Sr Manager, Medical Affairs

Descripción del trabajo

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Job Description

The Senior Medical Manager / Associate Director focuses on developing and executing the medical affairs strategy in Canada and will be a well organized and results-oriented healthcare professional. This role requires very close collaboration with local and international colleagues from within Medical Affairs and the extended cross-functional team. The role is office-based and will report to the Director, Medical Affairs, Cell Therapy.

The Role:

• Contribute to the development and execution of the Medical Affairs Plan of Action, in alignment with the broader cross-functional strategy.
• Develops and Executes Medical Affairs activities and scientific projects based on the medical strategy and Plan of Action, in close collaboration with other global medical team members.
• Provide strategic and operational support to Medical Field team, including the coalition and dissemination of field insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Develops and conducts medical education and communication activities in accordance with identified learning needs.
• Develop effective working relationships as the medical expert with cross functional teams.
• Provide strategic support for local Medical Affairs publication planning.
• Provide medical leadership to plan and execute Medical Affairs Advisory Programs and provide support as needed to cross-functional HCP advisory boards.
• Presents scientific and clinical data in a variety of different settings to support Kite products for the treatment of hematologic malignancies.
• Lead the medical and scientific review of local promotional materials for Cell Therapy.
• Works collaboratively and compliantly with colleagues in other functional areas, Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Public and Government Affairs.

Requirements:

• Advanced health sciences degree (M.D., Pharm. D., PhD are preferred) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Medical Affairs
• Experience in Hematologic Malignancies is preferred
• Proven track record of developing and/or executing a medical affairs plan of action
• Ability to embrace Gilead’s patient-centric values, including highest ethical and compliance standards
• Strategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to understand, analyze and communicate medical concepts in a clear and concise way.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to successfully navigate fast and dynamic situations where there is ambiguity, uncertainty, and change

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

The salary range for this position is CAD $147,305 - $190,630 annually. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary target annual bonus. Gilead determines base compensation by considering factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location. As a result, actual compensation may vary.

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