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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
Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. Are you a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of media, data, and technology? Join Gilead as Director of Digital Strategy, where you’ll shape personalized engagement for consumers, patients, and HCPs.
As the primary strategic advisor to US brand teams, you’ll serve as the main liaison between brand objectives and digital capabilities—ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment. This role demands exceptional communication, influence, and storytelling skills to translate business goals into impactful digital solutions.
The preferred work location for this position is Foster City, CA, with Parsippany, NJ as an alternative. Candidates residing in these areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role and candidates should reside in either Foster City, CA or Parisppany NJ area.
What You Bring
- Passion for creating meaningful, customer-centric digital strategies
- Journey design mindset that has experience stitching together omnichannel experiences
- Deep expertise in media, data, and clean room environments
- Ability to translate ad-tech and platform capabilities (e.g., Salesforce, Sitecore, LiveRamp) into actionable strategies
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, driving measurable impact and optimization Solid understanding of pharma compliance and evolving privacy regulations
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute digital strategies aligned with brand objectives and business goals
- Serve as the primary point of contact for digital planning across media, web, email, and emerging platforms
- Design personalized content strategies to enhance engagement for HCPs and patients
- Embed digital best practices and innovation into brand planning, leveraging success across the organization
- Drive insight development and measurement frameworks (KPIs, learning agendas, reporting tools)
- Identify opportunities for digital health innovation and emerging technologies
- Collaborate with media partners and internal teams to optimize activations and audience targeting
- Provide strategic guidance on digital operations, capability development, and process optimization
- Ensure regulatory alignment and compliance across all digital initiatives Act as a business partner to therapeutic areas, integrating digital strategies into broader commercial plans
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Ten Years’ Experience
OR
PhD and Eight Years’ Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years in digital strategy or omnichannel marketing, with agency experience a plus
- Experience with portfolio and copromotion is important
- Expertise in digital planning, media activation, performance measurement & optimization
- Skilled in audience planning and activation using 1P and 3P datasets
- Proven ability to develop personalized content strategies across channels
- Experience in customer journey mapping and CRM/web journey design
- Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and foster cross-functional collaboration
- Proven strategic thinker with clear, persuasive communication to deliver impactful storytelling and influence decisions.
- Biotech/pharma experience preferred, across broad and rare therapeutic areas
- Familiarity with digital health technologies (telehealth, wearables, digital therapeutics)
- Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred Ability to travel 20 – 30%
Performance Indicators
- ROI/RX Lift on digital marketing initiatives
- Engagement and conversion rates across channels
- Adoption of personalized content strategies
- Effectiveness of CX journey mapping and pain point resolution Cross-functional alignment and stakeholder satisfaction
People Leader Accountabilities:
- Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
- Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose. Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, organizational objectives and holding to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
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The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. 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*.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
For jobs in the United States:
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex , age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.
NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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
Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. Are you a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of media, data, and technology? Join Gilead as Director of Digital Strategy, where you’ll shape personalized engagement for consumers, patients, and HCPs.
As the primary strategic advisor to US brand teams, you’ll serve as the main liaison between brand objectives and digital capabilities—ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment. This role demands exceptional communication, influence, and storytelling skills to translate business goals into impactful digital solutions.
The preferred work location for this position is Foster City, CA, with Parsippany, NJ as an alternative. Candidates residing in these areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role and candidates should reside in either Foster City, CA or Parisppany NJ area.
What You Bring
- Passion for creating meaningful, customer-centric digital strategies
- Journey design mindset that has experience stitching together omnichannel experiences
- Deep expertise in media, data, and clean room environments
- Ability to translate ad-tech and platform capabilities (e.g., Salesforce, Sitecore, LiveRamp) into actionable strategies
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, driving measurable impact and optimization Solid understanding of pharma compliance and evolving privacy regulations
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute digital strategies aligned with brand objectives and business goals
- Serve as the primary point of contact for digital planning across media, web, email, and emerging platforms
- Design personalized content strategies to enhance engagement for HCPs and patients
- Embed digital best practices and innovation into brand planning, leveraging success across the organization
- Drive insight development and measurement frameworks (KPIs, learning agendas, reporting tools)
- Identify opportunities for digital health innovation and emerging technologies
- Collaborate with media partners and internal teams to optimize activations and audience targeting
- Provide strategic guidance on digital operations, capability development, and process optimization
- Ensure regulatory alignment and compliance across all digital initiatives Act as a business partner to therapeutic areas, integrating digital strategies into broader commercial plans
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Ten Years’ Experience
OR
PhD and Eight Years’ Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years in digital strategy or omnichannel marketing, with agency experience a plus
- Experience with portfolio and copromotion is important
- Expertise in digital planning, media activation, performance measurement & optimization
- Skilled in audience planning and activation using 1P and 3P datasets
- Proven ability to develop personalized content strategies across channels
- Experience in customer journey mapping and CRM/web journey design
- Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and foster cross-functional collaboration
- Proven strategic thinker with clear, persuasive communication to deliver impactful storytelling and influence decisions.
- Biotech/pharma experience preferred, across broad and rare therapeutic areas
- Familiarity with digital health technologies (telehealth, wearables, digital therapeutics)
- Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred Ability to travel 20 – 30%
Performance Indicators
- ROI/RX Lift on digital marketing initiatives
- Engagement and conversion rates across channels
- Adoption of personalized content strategies
- Effectiveness of CX journey mapping and pain point resolution Cross-functional alignment and stakeholder satisfaction
People Leader Accountabilities:
- Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
- Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose. Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, organizational objectives and holding to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
-
The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. 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*.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
For jobs in the United States:
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex , age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.
NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in digital team lead jobs.
- Three or more years leading a digital marketing, content, or web team
- Demonstrated experience managing campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels
- Proficiency with analytics platforms and reporting tools such as Google Analytics
- Experience using project management and collaboration tools like Asana or Jira
- Strong written communication skills and ability to present to senior stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, digital media, or a related field
Tips for Your Digital Team Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to channel mix
Digital team lead roles differ sharply by channel focus. A hiring manager scanning for a paid media lead wants to see campaign budget ownership and cross-channel attribution, not just general management. Lead each bullet with the specific channel and what you delivered.
Highlight cross-functional delivery in your portfolio
Employers want proof you've shipped work through designers, developers, and strategists, not just managed tasks. Include two or three portfolio case studies that show your role bridging those functions and what the outcome was for the business.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists digital team lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing. Early applicants consistently receive faster responses on competitive openings.
Filter by team size, not just title
A digital team lead at a 10-person startup and one at a 500-person agency have almost nothing in common day to day. When targeting openings, read the job description for direct-report count and cross-functional scope to confirm the role actually fits your experience.
Prepare a data narrative before interviews
Interviewers for digital team lead roles will push you past vague impact claims. Before every interview, prepare three concrete examples where you can walk through the goal, the action you took, the metric that moved, and why it mattered to the team or business.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify what headcount growth, tooling budget, and stakeholder access come with the role before accepting. Digital team leads who skip this conversation often find their authority is narrower than the title suggested once they start.
Digital Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most digital team leads?
The companies hiring the most digital team leads right now include Meijer, NEUROPATH BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, and RH, with the largest share of openings in California, Michigan, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in e-commerce, healthcare technology, and media companies scaling their owned digital channels.
How many digital team lead jobs are remote?
About 69% of digital team lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the digital-first nature of the role. Content strategy, SEO, and paid media team lead positions are the most likely to be fully remote, while web development and digital product leads more often require at least partial on-site presence.
How do you become a digital team lead?
Start by building deep expertise in one digital channel, such as paid search, content, or web production, then take on informal mentorship or project lead responsibilities before pursuing a formal lead title. Document cross-functional projects you've driven, develop your ability to communicate performance to non-technical stakeholders, and pursue roles that explicitly include direct-report management to build your leadership record.
Can you get hired as a digital team lead without direct management experience?
Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate leadership in other forms. Hiring managers often accept project lead experience, mentorship of junior team members, or ownership of a major initiative as a substitute for direct-report management when your channel expertise is strong. Frame every relevant project in terms of who you coordinated, what decisions you owned, and what the team delivered.
What does the digital team lead interview process look like?
Most digital team lead interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your leadership philosophy and channel experience, and a panel or case-study round where you present a past campaign or propose a strategy. Some employers also include a short take-home exercise, such as an audit or a channel plan, to assess your analytical and strategic thinking before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to digital team lead jobs?
You can find and apply to digital team lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and channel focus, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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