Senior Product Manager Virology- European Distributor Markets in Uxbridge

The EDM Virology, Senior Product Manager is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of integrated marketing plans of action aligned with brand strategies, supporting distributors' execution of in-country plans and implementing above-country cross-functional tactical plans to support the Virology therapeutic area portfolio, consisting of HIV and Established Products, in EDM priority markets. The EDM Virology, Senior Product Manager ensures that the aligned global product strategic guidance is implemented by country distributors and provides support in line with Global Commercial Operations and Strategy plans and following business plans and priorities agreed with the Commercial Lead EDM and the EDM Leadership Team (LT). This role will report to the Commercial Lead EDM and work closely with other key internal stakeholders, including Medical, Value & Access, Pricing, Analytics, Finance, Legal, Regulatory, and Global Commercial teams.

Primary responsibilities

• Marketing Responsibilities: Coordinates/manages all brand-related marketing projects and is responsible for executing the Brand Business Plan within EDM. Proactively recommends and may implement improvements to marketing practices within an area of focus. Demonstrate excellence in project management and effectively manage multiple projects and priorities, including close working with all stakeholders. Support above country congress activities, including conference planning, content development, and engagement. Provide tactical and strategic input on key planning workstreams for portfolio products. Continually monitor the environment and leverage market research/data analytics to optimize marketing plan and tactics. Ensure that all activities are compliant with Gilead standards and compliance.
• Distributor Responsibilities: Builds expertise across all distributors, including company organization/leadership, strategies, financials, and priorities; becomes Gilead’s internal expert on partner companies and builds a deep understanding of country market dynamics for the Virology therapeutic area. Supports development of distributor POAs, vetting with EDM cross-functional team and approval by BUD. Monitor distributor KPIs and PoAs execution. Identifies and assesses country gaps within the Virology therapeutic area and looks for solutions within the distributor framework.
• Cross-functional Responsibilities: Develop effective working relationships and effective engagement plans with EDM team members, Gilead stakeholders, and distributors. Analyzes moderately complex problems and provides logical recommendations; leads any required action planning. Responsible for generating reports and custom analysis to support the business and provides analysis on performance and capabilities.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as marketing, business, or life sciences, MBA or other advanced business degree is desired and Therapeutic Area knowledge preferred.
• A good level of experience in marketing, with participation to at least one launch team and familiarity with marketing fundamentals, strategy, sales and commercial policies and practices.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of digital marketing and experience implementing appropriate multichannel marketing activities to support brand objectives.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to understand and effectively communicate relevant scientific and clinical information to distributors and guide them.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance standards, including the ABPI code.
• Proficiency in English. Ability to speak Hungarian, Bulgarian, Slovenian or Croatian languages is a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.