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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
We are seeking a patient-centric Director focused on HIV Treatment Pipeline and Cure to join our Global Medical Affairs team. This individual will contribute to creation and execution of asset development and commercialization strategies, serve as the Medical Affairs product lead across cross-functional teams, and co-create our evidence generation strategy. This position will be based in Foster City.
Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead Medical Affairs activities and initiatives pertaining to HIV treatment pipeline, with a focus on long-acting injectable combinations and HIV cure
Collaborate with Clinical Development, Global Strategic Marketing, Global Value and Access, Medical Affairs Research, affiliate Medical Affairs teams, and other cross-functional teams across varied initiatives including strategic plan development and implementation, evidence generation, scientific resource development, conference activities, and internal training
Serve as the Global Medical Affairs representative on Global Development Teams, Program Strategy Teams, Commercialization Teams and other cross-functional working groups
Collaborate to develop the Global Plan of Action and ensure alignment of team activities
Support Gilead HIV cross-functional data generation efforts, including co-leading or serving as core member of data generation strategy and execution teams
Provide medical and scientific input on Phase 4 Research, promotional materials, and health economics and Global Value and Access initiatives
Attend major global scientific conferences and coordinate Medical Affairs activities at conferences
Plan and execute Global HIV Medical Affairs Advisory Programs
Serve as Medical Affairs lead on select scientific issues/topics using expertise to develop global scientific messages, inform strategy and drive strategic resource development
Provide training within the HIV therapeutic area on relevant topics for Medical Affairs and cross-functional personnel
Manage projects to completion, anticipating obstacles and difficulties that may arise, resolving them in collaborative manner
Specific Knowledge, Education, and Experience Requirements
Advanced scientific degree (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD or equivalent), with 8+ years of clinical and/or research experience in the HIV therapeutic area or master’s and 10 years’ experience, or bachelors and 12 years’ experience
Prior Global or large affiliate experience pharmaceutical industry (3-5 years), ideally within Medical Affairs
Product launch experience preferred
History of establishing trusted relationships with external stakeholders on the development and execution of Medical Affairs strategies
Ability to develop deep and credible collaborations with partners in Clinical Development, Global Strategic Marketing, Global Value and Access, Regulatory and affiliate teams
Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills demonstrated by the ability to identify and interpret complex issues. Opportunistic thinker with strong judgement and analytical mindset
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with varied audiences, cross-functional partners and executives
Ability to synthesize findings and clearly articulate implications from multiple sources of information and to formulate strong, actionable recommendations
Organized, attentive to detail and able to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize workload
Must be able to work with a level of autonomy and independence
Ability to travel to domestic and international conferences and internal meetings (15% expected)
Display of Gilead Core Values:
Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
Teamwork (Working Together)
Excellence (Being Your Best)
Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
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