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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
 

Country Medical Lead (m/f/d) Germany, Kite, Cell Therapy

This position reports to the Executive Director, Head of ACE Medical Affairs, and is a member of the ACE Medical Affairs Leadership Team

Key Responsibilities:

Leads, manages, and develops the German Kite Medical Affairs Team, which includes the headquarters team, and an MS Lead, who manages a team of field based Medical Scientists (MS)Leads and coordinates the Medical Affairs strategy and tactics for Cell Therapy products in Germany, in alignment to the Kite ACE and Global Medical Affairs company's core strategyDevelops and oversees the German medical strategy, including innovative tactics, real world data generation, study concepts and proposals, and ensure that clinical data are available to support value proposition and development of treatment guidelines when appropriateManages budget HC & Opex for the Kite Germany medical teamWorks collaboratively with Kite-Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Clinical Research, Global Safety, Public Affairs and Governmental Affairs in Germany, but also at regional or global levels when appropriateWorks collaboratively with the Gilead Germany Medical Affairs Director and team, to ensure the right collaboration between Kite and Gilead in Germany, and to properly evaluate performance of the Kite Medical Affairs teamsPresents scientific and clinical data for Kite products, commercially available or in development, when required, utilizes approved scientific resources to deliver impactful and tailored presentations in a variety of different settingsIdentifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support Kite products and trains Kite approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visitsDevelops team capabilities to support long-term relationships with scientific customersEstablishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non-academic centers and drives customer-driven solutionsCollaborates with Kite-Gilead Clin Dev and Clin Ops personnel and investigators to assist and facilitate the execution of clinical trials in GermanyAnticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative mannerTravels to appointments, meetings, and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short noticeDrives a culture of high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement and accountability

Your Profile

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications:

Education

Advanced degree: MD, PharmD

Knowledge and Experience

Extensive expertise & experience in haematology/oncology is required,  in lymphoma/myeloma and cell therapy is preferred

Previous industry and medical affairs experience in haematology/oncology is required, preferably  in haematology and in Cell Therapy

Ideally current & existing partnership with the main opinion leaders in lymphoma and myeloma in GermanyExperience in people leadership/management of staff is requiredExperience in the management of or involvement in clinical trials is highly desirable

Personal skills

Ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environmentSelf-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibilityExcellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills are requiredMust be fully cognizant of all relevant scientific data and regulatory requirements for field-based personnelMust be committed to continuing education to maintain knowledge baseSeeks for advice and collaboration within and outside KiteMust have the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MS team, regional sales team, national accounts, and othersEnjoys working in a fast pace entrepreneurial environmentStrong appetite for cross functional and team workProven ability to lead, develop and empower teams in changing environments

As we extend our global reach, we need leaders interested in change, in challenge, and in building a new future together.

If you have the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and feel that the moment has come for you to be part of such an exciting journey towards eliminating the burden of cancer, don’t miss out on this opportunity to join us and discover your sense of purpose.

 

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.

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