Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs HIV

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Job Description
 

The Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs (GMA) Long-Acting HIV Treatment Strategy is a key member of the GMA HIV Treatment leadership team, reporting to the Executive Director, GMA HIV Treatment. We are seeking a patient-centric leader who will be responsible for driving Medical Affairs contributions to the clinical development and commercialization strategies for our long-acting HIV treatment and cure portfolio. This individual will lead a team committed to creation and execution of educational resources, medical presentations at conferences, advisory boards and evidence generation. This role will be office-based at our headquarters in Foster City, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Medical Affairs activities and initiatives pertaining to HIV treatment pipeline, with a focus on long-acting combinations and HIV cure

• Lead a team of talented professionals (3 at hire) within the GMA HIV Treatment Team

• 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

• As a therapeutic area expert, 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 cross-functional data generation efforts, including co-leading or serving as core member of data generation strategy and execution teams

• Attend major global scientific conferences and lead strategic planning and execution of key conference deliverables/activities

• Plan and execute Medical Affairs Advisory Programs and support Global Medical Affairs KOL engagement strategy

• 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, NP/PA) required, with at least 8+ years of relevant clinical experience required, preferably within the HIV therapeutic area

• At least 5 years of Pharma industry experience, with prior launch experience preferred

• People management experience highly preferred

• Excellent verbal, written, visual communication, and interpersonal skills are required

• Ability to develop productive, credible collaborations with cross-functional partners

• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills demonstrated by the ability to identify and interpret complex issues.

• Opportunistic thinker with strong judgement and analytical mindset

• Ability to synthesize findings and clearly articulate implications from multiple sources of information, and to formulate strong, actionable recommendations

• Organized; attention to detail and ability 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 (10-15% 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)

 

The salary range for this position is: $281,010.00 - $363,660.00. 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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