Director Head of Government Affairs and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

About Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is dedicated to creating a healthier world through the development of therapies for diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer. For over 35 years, the company has focused on scientific innovation to improve lives and ensure global access to treatments. This mission relies on collaboration, determination, and a drive to make a difference.

Role Overview

The Director, Head of Government Affairs – Saudi Arabia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), is a full-time position reporting to the Executive Director, Head of Government Affairs, Intercontinental Region. This role is responsible for developing and executing Government Affairs strategies across Saudi Arabia and selected GCC markets, ensuring alignment with Gilead's business priorities and public health objectives. The Director will serve as a strategic advisor to the Saudi General Manager and the Middle East leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of both the Middle East Leadership Team and the Intercontinental Region Government Affairs Leadership Team, contributing to business strategy and regional priorities.
• Provide strategic counsel to Middle East leadership on policy developments, stakeholder engagement, and emerging external risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Compliance teams to shape the external policy environment.
• Champion Gilead's culture, values, and leadership commitments within the region.

Strategic Focus Areas

• Develop and execute Government Affairs strategies that support business priorities across Saudi Arabia and GCC markets.
• Shape policy discussions related to healthcare reform, pharmaceutical innovation, access, reimbursement, and public health priorities.
• Support policy initiatives that improve value recognition and sustainable access to Gilead's current and future portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to position Gilead as a trusted partner supporting national healthcare transformation agendas, including Saudi Vision 2030.
• Support policy environments that enable innovation in areas such as HIV, oncology, liver disease, and cell therapy.

Impact on Patient Access

This role is critical in shaping the external policy environment to support value recognition, patient access, and the sustainable uptake of Gilead's current and future innovations. The Director will provide insights into healthcare policy, political, regulatory, and market developments that impact Gilead's business in the region.

Working at Gilead

Every member of Gilead's team contributes to the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. The company values its employees as its greatest asset and seeks passionate individuals ready to make a direct impact. Gilead is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels developed and empowered to fulfill their aspirations.