8 Corporate Affairs jobs in California

Associate Laboratory Director, Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Job ID
6540
Location
SLAC - Menlo Park, CA
Full-Time
Regular
**SLAC Job Postings**
**Associate Laboratory Director, Strategic Communications and External Affairs Directorate**
**BOLD PEOPLE. VISIONARY SCIENCE. REAL IMPACT.**
**Position Overview:**
The Associate Laboratory Director of Strategic Communications and External Relations also function as Chief Communications Officer for the Laboratory and leads the Strategic Communications and External Affairs Directorate, setting the vision and executing on strategies to protect and advance the reputation of the Lab. The position reports to the Deputy Director for Operations. The Associate Laboratory Director of Strategic Communications and External Affairs is a member of SLAC¿s senior management team and strategic partner and advisor to the executive management team, associate laboratory directors, and other key partners on matters of institutional and reputational significance.
**Your specific responsibilities include:**
+ Responsible for driving strategic plans and initiatives forward on behalf of the laboratory, lead special projects and priorities from both a communications perspective and an institutional leadership perspective as needed; lead cross-functional/cross-lab teams; represent the laboratory in key stakeholder interactions.
+ Responsible for the leadership of the Strategic Communications and External Affairs Directorate, with oversight of full-time staff, contract personnel, casuals, and volunteers from across the laboratory. The incumbent should delegate authority and responsibility clearly to staff and others as appropriate.
+ Lead and execute special projects of institutional significance (long-range planning, key leadership hires, crisis response, etc.), navigating complexity of both the federal government and university contexts.
+ Inform and articulate lab strategy and critical high-level messages for key internal and external stakeholders **.**
+ Develop key messages and strategies to communicate complex information to multiple audiences and constituencies through a wide variety of communications platforms, including digital, print, social and media
+ Lead, advise and inform culture and change management strategy and implementation, in particular around long-term high-consequence institutional matters (safety, organizational change, respectful workplace, etc.).
+ **Engage and connect with other DOE National Laboratory communicators to provide leadership and ensure consistent and complementary strategic plans with overall Lab outreach and communications.**
+ **Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve communication goals supporting SLAC¿ mission vision, and values. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff and personal development for direct reports. Accountable for the performance of employees and the directorate.**
+ **Oversee crisis communication response including emergency matters as well as issues with reputational impact and training communication leads.**
**To be successful in this position you will bring:**
+ **Bachelor's degree and twelve years plus of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.**
+ **Experience advising senior management on complex communications issues. Strong understanding of reputational risk and issues management.**
+ **Depth of experience, sound judgement, and confidence befitting a senior strategic leadership position.**
+ **Proven ability to manage large and complex issues through diverse and competing interests.**
+ **Advanced understanding of the communications role in institutions.** **Experience with a lead communications role in institutions with a large, diverse R&D portfolio or academic setting, is preferred but not required.**
+ **Exceptional communications skills and presence at all levels and for all audiences.**
+ **Demonstrated excellent influencing, negotiating, and relationship management skills.**
+ **Demonstrated ability to earn credibility and influence senior leadership.**
+ **Exceptional ability to manage, message, edit, analyze and synthesize complex material, with a demonstrated ability to communicate highly technical or nuanced information in a manner easily understood under time constraints.**
+ **High degree of personal initiative; outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written communications; team building, negotiation, and process facilitation skills.**
+ **Exceptional leadership and management skills and the ability to build and sustain a best-in-class communications ecosystem.**
**SLAC Manager Competencies:**
+ Results through Others: Achieves expected results by effectively delegating and managing the work of others.
+ Aligns Priorities: Ensures planning and prioritization of resources and work efforts; ensures alignment of direct and matrix reports to support organizational goals and business plans.
+ Applies Lab Acumen: Maintains understanding of lab efforts and direction as well as current research and trends, considers technology and customer impacts, and contributes relevant, informed ideas to lab growth.
+ Navigates Complexity: Manages a multitude of information and complex circumstances to discern what is most important; demonstrates effective problem-solving, decision-making, and takes appropriate action, even in difficult situations or with conflicting data.
+ Builds Trust: Earns trust and credibility from team members, peers and stakeholders; demonstrates SLAC values of respect and integrity.
+ Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve team, department/directorate and lab goals.
+ Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences; delivers clear and appropriate written and verbal communications; makes clear and impactful presentations to a variety of internal and external audiences.
+ Self-Awareness: Seeks feedback from others and takes ownership of, and actions to address what is learned; recognizes impact on others and adjusts as needed; pursues continuous learning opportunities; implements a meaningful development plan.
+ Team Effectiveness: Effectively motivates team members and fosters a diverse and collaborative team environment; leverages team members¿ strengths for overall team effectiveness; incorporates insights to improve team operations.
+ Purpose & Vision: Articulates a clear vision of expected outcomes; inspires others to execute work plans and feel a sense of purpose and ownership for the mission.
**Physical requirements and working conditions:**
+ Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
+ Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.
**Work standards:**
+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities: Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, Classification Title: Institutional Communications Manager 3
+ Job Code: 4230 Grade: O
+ Employment Duration: Regular Continuing
_The expected pay range for this position is $267,158 - $309,385 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs._
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.

Clorox is the place that's committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace ( role at Clorox:**
The Executive Assistant is a critical day-to-day partner, providing executive support to the EVP - Chief Legal & External Affairs Officer, a member of the Clorox Executive Committee. This role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and organizational skills to manage sensitive matters, complex scheduling, and high-profile internal and external communications. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-integrity environment.
You will serve as the face of the company and are an extension of the leaders, reinforcing the purpose and values of Clorox. This role is responsible for understanding the structure and operation of the company, managing the Executive's meeting cadence, prioritizing & responding to inquiries, and resolving issues with minimal supervision, independently and proactively. The Executive Assistant will collaborate and support communications and initiatives across the organization.
**In this role, you will:**
**Strategic Administrative Support**
+ Manage the EVP's calendar, including complex scheduling across time zones and functions as well as the Legal & External Affairs department calendar.
+ Coordinate domestic and international travel, including complex and detailed itineraries, complete expense reports, and accurately reconcile all P-card activity.
+ Draft, edit, and format executive-level communications, presentations, and reports.
+ Communicate directly and proactively with key leaders and/or stakeholders, internally and externally, including board members, executives, and various partners; formulate details for memos, emails, presentations, reports, etc.
+ Manage details of highly confidential information with professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
**Board and Departmental Meetings, Departmental Operations & Coordination**
+ Support Board meetings and logistics as requested.
+ Support Legal & External Affairs leadership team and other key meetings, including agenda development, logistics, and follow-ups.
+ Maintain department-wide distribution lists, contact databases, and organizational charts.
+ Coordinate special projects and cross-functional initiatives.
+ Track key deliverables and ensure timely execution of action items.
**Confidential & Legal Matter Management**
+ Handle confidential legal and regulatory documents with discretion and accuracy.
+ Assist with board materials and documentation as requested.
+ Support compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
**Culture & Engagement**
+ Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture within the broader enterprise and the Legal & External Affairs team.
+ Organize departmental and team events and activities, and department-wide communications.
+ Serve as a key connector across administrative professionals and executive assistants enterprise-wide.
**What we look for:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
+ Legal industry experience or familiarity with legal concepts, terminology, and processes.
+ 8+ years administrative assistant experience supporting C-suite level executive.
+ Advanced experience with Outlook and calendaring program; intermediate to advanced Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint skills; beginner to intermediate Excel skills.
+ Experience organizing meetings and events.
+ An understanding of how to manage complex business problems and articulate challenges, proposing solutions and working cross-functionally to achieve goals.
+ Follow-through on projects and commitments with speed and efficiency.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
+ Exceptional interpersonal skills with positive, can-do attitude.
+ Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and complex assignments using considerable judgment and initiative.
+ Ability to be detail-oriented with effective time management skills, the ability to multitask and have a drive for results.
+ Forward-thinking with the ability to effectively plan against future needs with a process-minded orientation.
**Workplace type:**
Hybrid - 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
**Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That's why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.** Learn more ( **.**
**(U.S.)Additional Information:**
At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.
We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience, and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.
-Zone A: $65,000 - $15,800
-Zone B: 59,600 - 106,100
-Zone C: 54,200 - 96,500
All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox's incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.
Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.
To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
**Who we are.**
We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We're proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices-making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you'll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what's possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.
**This is the place where doing the right thing matters.**
Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make-and we're proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.
**Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.**
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We're always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here ( .
The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Learn more to Know Your Rights ( .
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Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become a Government Relations Manager/Public Affairs Advisor at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll support the development and implementation of engagement plans that result in favorable policy and infrastructure project outcomes in the South Bay and Gateway regions of Los Angeles County, to help safely deliver reliable, clean and affordable electricity. Core responsibilities include growing and maintaining relationships as well as building consensus with key stakeholders, including government officials/associations, community leaders, and business associations/coalitions. The Advisor works closely with internal teams to understand policy priorities and key infrastructure projects. They collaborate on educating stakeholders, gathering feedback from customers, explaining complex internal processes, mitigating reputation/brand risks, developing advocacy messages and government relations approaches to drive favorable outcomes. The Advisor provides support in an assigned role for the Organizational Unit (OU) and company emergency response. After hours, night and weekend duty rotation may be required. The Advisor also develops and tracks performance metrics.
As a Government Relations Manager/Public Affairs Advisor, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
**Responsibilities**
+ Engages with a broader set of officials and maintains existing relationships; leads smaller strategic relationship building projects focusing on select SCE initiatives
+ Proposes and shapes the content and topics of discussion, ensuring relevance to business activities; engages directly with government officials at gatherings
+ Prepares and proofreads correspondence, forms and other documents, and coordinates the communication of information from the Government Affairs office to internal stakeholders interested in topics related to strategic initiatives, agency actions, and legislative proposals
+ Manages sections or specific aspects of the reports; reviews data for accuracy ensuring all report criteria are met, and verifies that the reports adhere to the guidelines set by LDA and FEC
+ Drafts and delivers reports for the corporate office as well as briefing notes for senior management to outline issues that may impact the company's operations and project developments
+ Develops multiple pieces of policy content ensuring coherence and consistency; engages with internal and external stakeholders to refine content
+ Implements and acts on opportunities to streamline administrative processes associated with managing the office
+ Supports outreach to industry lobbying coalitions on priority issues
+ A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Seven or more years of experience working in public affairs, government relations, or community relations.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Ability to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
+ Bachelor's Degree or higher in Political Science, Business, or related field.
+ Experience in helping to manage candidate, ballot measure and/or issue advocacy campaigns.
+ Experience managing infrastructure and public involvement activities.
+ Experience working closely with local governments and other regional stakeholders within the Los Angeles County.
+ Strong strategic, analytical, and planning skills.
+ Effective decision making, results delivery, and team building.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
+ Experience working in the energy or utility industries.
+ Ability to analyze, summarize and recommend ideas and concepts to senior management in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner.
+ Strong ethics, people skills, and the ability to optimally manage stress and engage in continuous learning.
+ Strong organizational skills with an elevated level of initiative and ability to effectively interface and collaborate with partners to help drive solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in.
+ Ability to handle and support multiple projects concurrently.
+ Familiarity with social media tools for monitoring and engaging with stakeholders.
Additional Information
+ This position's work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days.  Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California.  Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
+ Visit our Candidate Resource ( page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
+ Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
+ A writing sample may be required as part of the interview process.
+ Position will require up to 25% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
+ Relocation does not apply to this position.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you'll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at .

**Summary:**
We are seeking a Public Affairs Manager to join our Strategic Priorities Communications team and help drive communications and public affairs initiatives across a variety of strategic priorities. This role is ideal for someone with agency or campaign experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and experienced working on a broad set of issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners on Policy, Marketing, Legal and Product teams, and contribute to both proactive campaigns and rapid response efforts, helping Meta navigate complex external pressures and regulatory landscapes.
**Required Skills:**
Public Affairs Manager Responsibilities:
1. Support the development and execution of public affairs strategies for a range of priority policy issues
2. Advise on strategy and help create communications plans, messaging, and related materials for policy audiences, including blog posts, statements, and social content
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Policy, Legal, Product, Marketing, etc.) to ensure alignment and effective execution of public affairs initiatives
4. Monitor and respond to emerging issues, providing rapid response support and helping to de-risk and de-escalate potential challenges
5. Develop and contribute to proactive campaigns that educate and engage policy audiences, leveraging internal experts, social channels, exec communications and other creative tactics
6. Distill complex policy and product topics into clear, accessible language for specific audiences
7. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including agency partners, third-party stakeholders and reporters
8. Help the team remain agile, ready to take on new projects and priorities as they arise
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
9. 8+ years of experience in public affairs, communications, or a related field
10. Experience supporting policy communications, public affairs, or issues management for a variety of clients or topics
11. Proven experience to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
12. Experience distilling complex policy areas into plain language for policy audiences and embracing ambiguity to drive innovative and impactful solutions
13. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships
14. Create compelling narratives, editing and communication skills
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
15. Experience working at a communications firm or public affairs agency on legislative, regulatory, political or issue-based campaigns
16. Familiarity with driving public affairs campaigns related to technology policy areas such as security, privacy, new or emerging technology, and online safety
17. Experience supporting crisis communications and rapid response efforts
18. Demonstrated experience adapting to changing priorities and workstreams
**Public Compensation:**
$145,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

**Summary:**
We are seeking a Public Affairs Manager to join our Strategic Priorities Communications team and help drive communications and public affairs initiatives across a variety of strategic priorities. This role is ideal for someone with agency or campaign experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and experienced working on a broad set of issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners on Policy, Marketing, Legal and Product teams, and contribute to both proactive campaigns and rapid response efforts, helping Meta navigate complex external pressures and regulatory landscapes.
**Required Skills:**
Public Affairs Manager Responsibilities:
1. Support the development and execution of public affairs strategies for a range of priority policy issues
2. Advise on strategy and help create communications plans, messaging, and related materials for policy audiences, including blog posts, statements, and social content
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Policy, Legal, Product, Marketing, etc.) to ensure alignment and effective execution of public affairs initiatives
4. Monitor and respond to emerging issues, providing rapid response support and helping to de-risk and de-escalate potential challenges
5. Develop and contribute to proactive campaigns that educate and engage policy audiences, leveraging internal experts, social channels, exec communications and other creative tactics
6. Distill complex policy and product topics into clear, accessible language for specific audiences
7. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including agency partners, third-party stakeholders and reporters
8. Help the team remain agile, ready to take on new projects and priorities as they arise
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
9. 8+ years of experience in public affairs, communications, or a related field
10. Experience supporting policy communications, public affairs, or issues management for a variety of clients or topics
11. Proven experience to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
12. Experience distilling complex policy areas into plain language for policy audiences and embracing ambiguity to drive innovative and impactful solutions
13. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships
14. Create compelling narratives, editing and communication skills
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
15. Experience working at a communications firm or public affairs agency on legislative, regulatory, political or issue-based campaigns
16. Familiarity with driving public affairs campaigns related to technology policy areas such as security, privacy, new or emerging technology, and online safety
17. Experience supporting crisis communications and rapid response efforts
18. Demonstrated experience adapting to changing priorities and workstreams
**Public Compensation:**
$145,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

**Job Description:**
+ The Public Affairs Specialist is responsible for managing and enhancing an organization's public image through strategic communication and outreach efforts. This role involves developing and implementing communication strategies, engaging with various stakeholders, and promoting the organization's objectives to the public, media, and government entities.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Build and strengthen client's partnerships with key nonprofit and public education partners in southern California for our public education initiatives aligned with client Community.
+ Represent our brand and company by evangelizing our commitment to improving road safety and accessibility, our experience, and our business/product approach through direct outreach to partners, as well as content creation (which may include blogs, videos, social media, etc.).
+ Help design and execute events - both virtual and in-person - in support of our public education efforts. Contribute to client's overall public affairs strategy and objectives.
**Experience:**
+ 5+ years of experience required bachelor's degree.
+ Relevant experience in the space of public affairs, public policy, marketing, and/or communications within government, nonprofit, transportation, or technology fields.
+ Passionate and knowledgeable about emerging technologies and public affairs engagement Strong digital skills with social media management experience.
+ Collaborative and flexible team player with the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing and uncertain environment.
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit ( .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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.
**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.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in innovative treatments that are benefiting millions of people, a pipeline of both early- and late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to creating a healthier world for all people.
Gilead is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Executive Director, Global Therapeutic Area Communications and Advocacy, HIV. This pivotal role is responsible for developing and executing an integrated communications and advocacy strategy that advances Gilead's position as a leader in HIV treatment and prevention by articulating Gilead's vision in the therapeutic area across external and internal audiences, raising awareness of unmet medical needs that our science and programs seek to address, and communicating progress against these goals. This role works closely with therapeutic area leads in Global Commercial Product Strategy & Operations, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs and Government Affairs, and engages colleagues across Public Affairs' global centers of expertise and regional/country teams to help inform cross-functional priorities and drive tailored implementation at a local level.
This is a site based role located at our global headquarters in Foster City, CA.
**Responsibilities Include:**
+ **Lead and Execute Strategy:** Drive the development and execution of comprehensive therapeutic area (TA) communications and advocacy strategies that align with business objectives and portfolio priorities. Establish clear goals and measurable KPIs in collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure strategic focus, accountability, and high-performance outcomes.
+ **Data-Driven Decision Making** : Leverage insights, trends, and analytics to inform strategies, and provide business leaders with real-time counsel on external developments.
+ **Therapeutic Area and Franchise Narrative** : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape and deliver a compelling therapeutic area and HIV franchise story tailored to the business strategies across HIV treatment, prevention and cure, ensuring alignment across key internal and stakeholders.
+ **Product Development and Regulatory Milestone Communications:** Drive communications announcing key product development and regulatory milestones as pipeline candidates advance through development.
+ **Strategic Advisory Role** : Provide counsel to the HIV TA leadership team and cross-functional leaders on reputational issues, ensuring alignment and market readiness. Partner with government affairs and policy on strategic imperatives.
+ **Voice of Key Audiences** : Amplify the perspectives of external stakeholders, integrating reputational considerations into core strategies and business decisions.
+ **Issue Monitoring & Response** : Identify reputational opportunities and challenges, leading internal efforts to manage and respond effectively to priority issues.
+ **Cross-Functional Alignment** : Serve as a bridge between public affairs centers of expertise, ensuring TA-specfic strategies align with corporate communications and corporate responsibility teams. Ensure a structure and approach that complements existing teams and builds collaboration.
+ **Stakeholder Engagement** : Build and maintain relationships with key ACE and Global internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial, Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, Marketing, policymakers, media, patient groups, advocacy organizations, and industry partners.
+ **Team Leadership & Development:** Lead and support the communications and advocacy teams across the HIV TA to plan and execute integrated plans of action across corporate, internal and product communications. Develop a high-performing, future-ready public affairs team equipped with modern skills, clear objectives, and strategic priorities.
+ **Resource and Budget Oversight:** Proactively manage financial and vendor resources to ensure operational effectiveness and alignment with core strategic priorities.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Global public affairs leadership experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech, including previous management of global teams and a reputation for outstanding leadership, team building & recruiting. Proven ability to develop strong teams.
+ Proven experience in management of product launches
+ Demonstrated experience shaping integrated communications and advocacy strategies that align with business priorities and reputation goals, particularly experience in product launches.
+ Strong understanding of the European healthcare environment and the intersection of political, social, and commercial dynamics.
+ Track record of effective external stakeholder engagement, specifically in developing strong relationships, particularly with the patient community, and engaging academic experts and healthcare advocates with empathy and confidence.
+ Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
+ Experience in issue management and crisis communications, corporate reputation management, and internal alignment.
+ Proven ability to develop and lead high-performing communication teams, individuals and leaders.
The salary range for this position is: $281,010.00 - $363,660.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
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