Principal Medical Scientist, Hematology (Pacific Northwest)

职位描述

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, and Australia. We are committed to transforming the promise of science and technology into therapies that can make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

We are passionate about advancing treatments for – and potentially curing – some of the world’s most challenging and complex illnesses and bringing these scientific innovations to people in need.

Focus on areas of high unmet needs, including HIV, HBV, HCV, Oncology, Inflammatory & Infectious diseases.

This field-based Senior Medical Scientist will be part of a team of Medical Scientists reporting to a Field Director. The Senior MS will disseminate clinical information about Gilead’s innovative hematology and oncology products to thought-leaders, academic institutions, healthcare professionals, and professional organizations. The geography includes *WA/OR/ID/MT/WY/UT/

CO/AK.

Principal Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

*Level/Title of the position will be determined by education and years of experience. A Principal Medical Scientist requires 8+ years of experience with a relevant degree. We will consider candidates with less than five years of experience with a relevant degree at the Sr. Medical Scientist level.

*Our preferred cities are Seattle, Portland, Denver, and Salt Lake City.

• Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead heme/onc products

• Delivers timely, accurate, and succinct clinical and scientific presentations to heme/ onc healthcare providers proactively and in response to requests for information, consistent with promotional compliance, PhRMA guidelines, and FDA regulatory requirements.

• Implements defined goals and objectives aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and other strategic initiatives.

• Provides independent thought and initiative in the preparation and completion of a variety of projects and ensuing reports.

• Participates in special projects based on extensive knowledge base, experience, and competency, using a degree of autonomy in the preparation and completion of projects and reports and by establishing relationships with internal and external contacts as needed

• Identifies and develops relationships with regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead products; establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and providers in academic and non-academic settings.

• Trains Gilead-approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits.

• Serves as a medical resource to Gilead’s heme/onc Therapeutic Sales Specialists and provides sales force with training at national and regional levels

• Participate in advisory boards, symposia, and clinical conferences

• Supports the Gilead Phase IV program that collaborates with investigators and internal Gilead personnel.

• Selects sites for both Phase IV and other clinical trials.

• Anticipates complex obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and collaboratively resolve them.

• Works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Clinical Research, Global Safety, and Medical Communication.

• Sought out from within and outside Gilead for advice and collaboration on complex issues and resolution of complex problems.

• Supports the development, deployment, and appropriate use of field tools and resources (e.g., slide decks)

• Maintains familiarity with all relevant complex scientific data and commits to continuing education to maintain knowledge base.

• Has the ability to work as a member of several teams, such as the national MS team, regional sales team, national accounts, and others.

• Adheres to all applicable pharmaceutical codes, Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines, and Gilead policies

• Exhibits Gilead’s core values: integrity, teamwork, accountability, excellence, and inclusion

Requirements:

• Advanced medical/scientific/clinical degree (MD, DO, Ph.D., PharmD, NP, and PA preferred) with experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related healthcare field required

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a medically related endeavor (i.e., heme/onc disease and medicine), with solid knowledge of the clinical research process, treatment landscape, and professional society treatment guidelines.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently

• Capacity to develop and deliver high-quality presentations is essential.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills are required.

• Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment and approach; ability to network and partner with internal and external stakeholders, including medical thought-leaders, academic institutions, large group practices, medical directors, and pharmacy directors

• Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the management of multiple priorities and resources

• Strong business skills/acumen; translation of scientific expertise and knowledge to achieve the identified business goals of the company

• Ability to travel > 70% of the time, occasionally with short notice