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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.  The Regional Director, Sales Oncology is responsible for representing Gilead's products and services to a defined customer base, generating and growing a sales team focused on consistently achieving or exceeding regional sales targets. within a specific geographic area, including but not limited to, in-person representation and face to face meetings with healthcare practitioners within the assigned region. They focus on training Specialists to establish strong working relationships with healthcare practices to provide timely delivery of disease awareness information, clinical updates on education, and healthcare changes.  They possess strong analytical, training, and communications skills and a proven record of sales success via multiple award recognition. The Regional Director should have the ability to synthesize various market data sources to guide their team in conjunction with national direction.

This unique opportunity supports New England. The region consists of Massachusetts, Upstate NY, CT, and RI.

•Exhibits leadership of the region and leadership within the organization by setting a standard of excellence.

•Demonstrates a commitment to Gilead's ongoing Inclusion & Diversity efforts.

•Exercises judgment, integrity, and equitable management practices necessary to guide the day-to-day activities of a diverse cross-section of individuals.

•Develops and maintains solid customer relationships with key executives, decision influencers, and decision-makers at major medical centers, clinics, and other accounts.

•Tracks and reinforces measures of sales force effectiveness (i.e., adherence to strategy, tactical implementation, program planning, proper use of funds, reach and frequency on targets, etc.) at the regional level to meet corporate sales objectives.

•Coordinates with leadership across Gilead functions: National Accounts, Marketing, Medical Scientists and other internal teams on appropriate cross-functional projects

•Analyses understand and present scientific/technical details by bringing a thorough understanding of pharmaceutical marketing and sales regulations, guidelines, and policies

•Proactively shares knowledge of a new product or disease state developments, including new considerations in the pros and cons (overall goals of the plan, cost vs. efficacy, dosing, duration, etc.) of a product protocol

•Provides counseling and coaching to the sales team, enhancing their selling skills, developing an expert product and disease state knowledge, customer focus, and increasing time management and resource allocation skills.

•Recruits, hire, and manages a team of specialists within the Gilead Sales organization. Works with team to create learning plans, recommends training and development solutions, and provides mentoring and coaching as appropriate.

•Serves as communication liaison between home office and region to include proactive identification and resolution of issues, opportunities, and competitive activities to appropriate marketing and/or sales management members.

•Clearly defines roles, responsibilities, and measurable outcomes for all activities of the specialist team. Regularly measure success, document and provide feedback on performance.

•Takes a lead role in representing the company at professional events and promotes company products at such events.

•Utilizes a high level of business acumen in analyzing and coordinating activities from identified industry trends, competitors' resources, and practices.

•Utilizes exceptional project management skills to lead cross-functional projects with broad organizational impact.

•Has a proven track record of success in all respects of selling, i.e., technical knowledge, selling techniques, interpreting/analyzing data, and an in-depth understanding of the medical field and pharmaceutical industry.

•Demonstrates ability to communicate business direction and vision to the region.

•Demonstrates an ability to understand, analyze, and effectively communicate scientific/technical business information by understanding applicable pharmaceutical marketing and sales regulations, guidelines, and policies.

•Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills and influencing and negotiating skills.

•Understands and provides guidance on relevant human resource management issues, demonstrates the capability to navigate complex people management issues.

•Demonstrates an ability to manage large projects and work within cross-functional teams. Adheres to operational excellence practices for administrative work.

•Has proven experience in managing a successful product launch and/or product turnaround.

•Is viewed by managers and peers as an expert on industry trends and product and disease state knowledge, including the pros and cons (overall goals of the plan, cost vs. efficacy, dosing, duration, etc.) of a product protocol

•Responsible for representing Gilead’s products and services to a defined customer base, generating and growing sales and consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets within a specific geographic area, including, but not limited to, in-person representation and face-to-face meetings with healthcare practitioners within the assigned area.

•Ability to engage in such travel as may be reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area (and, to the extent applicable, satisfaction of any requirements associated with such travel).

•Satisfaction of any onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners within assigned area, if applicable (which may include but not be limited to, by way of example, vaccinations, drug and background screenings, and any other requirements that may be adopted by certain healthcare practitioners).

•To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•Ensures all department personnel are fully informed of, and in compliance with Gilead commercial compliance policy, all applicable federal and state laws and guidance relating to product promotion and information dissemination including, but not limited to, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Food and Drug Administration's implementing regulations, the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, PhRMA, Corporate Code of Business Conduct and the Office of the Inspector General's Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Basic Qualifications:

High School Degree and Sixteen Years' Experience

OR

Associates Degree and Fourteen Years' Experience

OR

Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years' Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Ten Years' Experience

OR

Ph.D. and Eight Years' Experience

Ability to engage in such travel as may be reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area (and, to the extent applicable, satisfaction of any requirements associated with such travel).Satisfaction of any onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners within assigned area, if applicable (which may include but not be limited to, by way of example, vaccinations, drug and background screenings, and any other requirements that may be adopted by certain healthcare practitioners)To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Valid driver's license is requiredPreferred Qualifications:12 years of relevant commercial experience in marketing, sales, or related commercial function8 years of progressive oncology experience4 years of oncology leadership as a District Manager including product launchesExceptional leadership skills with an ability to set a vision, to lead change, and to coach/mentor othersStrategic thinker with the ability to formulate, develop and execute strategy and manage teams with varying product prioritizationDemonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple prioritiesExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, interact with, focus, resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of cultures and disciplinesMust have an executive presence with the ability to command respect through the exercise of sound business judgment and clear decision-makingExcellent communications skills both orally and in writing

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.

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