Junior Product Manager Virology

Job Description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Key Responsibilities

Brand & Portfolio Support

• Support the implementation of brand strategies and tactical plans for the virology portfolio (HIV and/or Liver).

• Contribute to lifecycle management activities for mature products, including updates of positioning, materials, and messaging under guidance.

• Assist in the preparation of brand plans, execution and performance tracking, ensuring timely and accurate inputs.

Product Launch Support

• Support local launch activities for new products, including preparation of materials, timelines, and launch readiness activities.

• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (Sales, Medical, Market Access, Digital, Commercial Operations) to support smooth execution of launch milestones.

• Assist in translating global strategy and scientific data into clear, compliant local materials.

Promotional Activities & Sales Support

• Support the development, adaptation, and rollout of promotional materials, ensuring alignment with strategy and compliance requirements.

• Assist in the preparation and execution of cycle meetings, including content coordination and logistical support.

• Work closely with Sales to support effective call plan execution and message consistency.

Digital & Omnichannel Activities

• Contribute to the execution of digital and omnichannel initiatives in collaboration with Digital and Commercial Operations teams.

• Support timely content updates following congresses, data readouts, and key scientific updates.

• Help monitor performance of digital initiatives and summarize learnings.

Field Interaction & Insights

• Participate in field visits to gain customer insights and understand execution realities.

• Collect and summarize field feedback to support continuous improvement of marketing activities.

• Build foundational understanding of customer needs in HIV and Liver disease areas.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Development

• Collaborate closely with Medical to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance of materials.

• Support Commercial Operations with planning, reporting, and coordination activities.

• Develop marketing competencies through hands‑on contribution, feedback, and coaching from senior colleagues.

Experience & Capabilities

• University degree in life sciences, business, or related field.

• First experience or strong interest in pharmaceutical marketing (internship, trainee, or junior role or manager role).

• Interest in virology, HIV and liver diseases.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.

• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced environment.

• Knowledge and experience for Material Approvals in PromoMats

- Good communication skills in English; German, French is an advantage.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company.  Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all  employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws).  Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

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