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 Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe and Australia.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the HDV Global Medical Affairs lead, this role is a key position within the Global HDV and Liver Inflammation, Virology and Established Products (LIVE) Team. In addition to supporting the pan-liver approach of the LIVE team, the individual in this role will be responsible for developing and driving the Medical Affairs strategy for the HDV therapeutic area. This individual will indirectly manage cross sectional members of the global team, support global strategy and alignment and leading cross functional communication and collaboration to ensure superb execution of the global strategy.
An integral part of the HDV Global Medical Affairs strategy team, the individual will oversee and maintain the tenor of Gilead's communications with the scientific community, including ensuring the creation of high-quality including slide decks, presentations at medical conferences, advisory boards, digital or face to face educational programs and other meeting and promotional materials. Support of therapeutic area development planning and external collaborations is also required.
The incumbent will collaborate with colleagues throughout the Gilead organization as well as with the external investigator community. This role will sit in our Foster City, CA headquarters.
The key functions of this role are to:
- Develop, innovate and execute the Global HDV and Viral Hepatitis Medical Affairs Plan based on a landscape assessment of unmet needs, with cross-functional inputs from colleagues in Liver and Fibrosis Diseases Medical Scientists and Affiliate teams, Government and Public Affairs, Healthcare Policy, Clinical Research, Health Economics and Commercial functions
- Review and advise on Collaborative and/or investigator-sponsored phase 4 research proposals submitted to Gilead for funding
- Collaborate with Medical Information to assure maintenance and creation of high-quality professional communications for healthcare professional in response to unsolicited requests for product information
- Assess medical education needs in the healthcare environment regarding Viral Hepatitis, Liver and Fibrosis and collaborate with Independent Medical Education Department to assure that appropriate programs are reviewed, supported and aligned with medical education objectives in a compliant manner
- Prepare presentation materials and present scientific data at internal and external Advisory Boards
- Work with Global Medical Affairs colleagues worldwide to pull through scientific and healthcare policy communications and publications from investigator-sponsored research projects
Job Responsibilities:
- Subject matter expertise in HDV, viral hepatitis, PBC and/or other liver related diseases is required
- Establish credible knowledge base regarding current and new disease states and develop strategies to address unmet medical needs within the patient populations affected
- Serve as an information resource to Gilead colleagues, including the Medical Scientists, including medical educational activities, grants and investigator-sponsored/collaborative studies
- Provide medical and scientific leadership at key scientific meetings (e.g., AASLD, DDW, EASL, APASL)
- Serve on Independent Medical Education (IMED) Review Committee to evaluate and give medical perspective on IMED proposals
- Maintain regular contact with community advocates, government and policy officials and KOLs to identify data gaps, track study progress and communication deliverables
- Ability to assess, understand and communicate continuously expanding medical and scientific information, as well as market knowledge
- Anticipates future industry trends and opportunities, and proactively develops plans to address through Global MA strategy
- Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems and identify key findings from study data and publications
Ability to suggest solutions for issues encountered with clinical studies and other projects in area of responsibility
- Other activities, as assigned, to support Global Liver and Fibrosis Medical Affairs
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years' Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Ten Years' Experience
OR
PhD and Eight Years' Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.D., D.O., PhD (biological or pharmaceutical sciences) PharmD, NP or PA with extensive experience in hepatology, infectious diseases, virology or clinical virology
- > 3 years' experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Research including Phase II to Phase IV studies; clinical trials management, medical monitoring and scientific expertise
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiating communication skills
- Excellent strategic and organizational skills to support project planning across multiple activities, with ability to anticipate and prioritize workload on multiple ongoing projects
- Excellent teamwork skills, both in leading and as part of a cross functional team. Organized; attention to detail and able to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems and identify and query key findings from study data and publications
- Experience in developing effective abstracts, manuscripts, posters and slides and presenting at scientific meetings
- Must be fully cognizant and adhere to regulatory and legal (Business Conduct) requirements for implementation science and other Medical Affairs activities
- Able to work with a level of autonomy and independence
People Leader Accountabilities:
- Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling 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, and organizational objectives and holding them 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: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. 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.
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