Area Prevention Specialist, HIV Prevention-- St. Louis, MO
Gilead Sciences
- Location
- United States Field
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 75 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
About this role
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
As a Area Prevention Specialist within Gilead's HIV Prevention team, you will serve as a flexible field-based commercial resource, providing coverage and support across multiple geographies within an assigned Area based on business priorities, territory needs, planned and unplanned absences, and evolving market opportunities. In this role will report into the Executive Regional Director of Sales and work closely with the Regional Director for each assigned geography. You will represent Gilead's HIV Prevention portfolio to healthcare providers and other key stakeholders, driving business results through strategic account management, strong clinical acumen, and customer-centric engagement. You will develop and maintain trusted relationships with customers, communicate complex scientific information in a clear and compelling manner, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners to optimize patient access and customer experience. Success in this role requires a demonstrated track record of sales achievement, strong business judgment, adaptability, and the ability to operate effectively across changing geographies and customer environments. This position supports the St. Louis, MO territory and requires significant travel across assigned geographies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Account Management & Business Execution Develop and execute comprehensive territory business plans aligned with Area priorities, customer needs, and business objectives. Build and maintain strategic relationships with healthcare providers, healthcare systems, and key stakeholders across assigned geographies. Identify opportunities to expand patient access and optimize product utilization through effective account planning and customer engagement. Consistently achieve or exceed sales objectives while adapting strategies to evolving market dynamics and territory assignments. Leverage customer insights, market intelligence, and business analytics to inform territory strategy and drive performance. Customer Engagement & Relationship Management Serve as a trusted resource to healthcare providers by delivering relevant clinical, product, and disease-state information. Establish long-term partnerships with customers through consistent, value-added interactions and a deep understanding of practice needs. Effectively communicate complex scientific and clinical information in a manner tailored to diverse customer audiences. Demonstrate advanced influencing, negotiation, and relationship-management skills to support customer engagement and business outcomes. Clinical & Product Expertise Maintain a high level of expertise in assigned therapeutic areas, disease states, treatment guidelines, and competitive market dynamics. Deliver compliant,