Associate Director, Global HIV Medical Affairs

Job Description

Essential Duties and Job Functions

• Serves as the global Medical Affairs Digital strategy lead developing and implementing the annual HIV Global Medical Affairs (GMA) digital plan for HIV Treatment, Prevention and Franchise

• Ensures regular communication with GMA HIV teams to remain abreast of the HIV landscape and key priorities to provide and/or support the delivery of appropriate digital tools

• Works in close alignment and collaboration with HIV counterparts from Global Strategic Marketing, Global Public Affairs and Global legal to ensure a consistent strategy and aligned planning is in place while also allowing for optimization of existing resources

• Collaborates in the development and execution of HIV Global Medical Affairs Plans of Action in alignment with respective Indication Strategic Plans

• Maintains regular communication with G9 MA teams in affiliates to ensure appropriate knowledge of what the local needs are and the appropriate digital educational tools that meet their HCPs and other key stakeholders needs; at same time gathers information on resources developed/rolled out at local level and elevates local best practice to global as appropriate

• Attends major conferences and helps coordinate global medical affairs activities and implementing the X-functional digital strategy at those conferences

• Organizes and supports the execution of Medical Educational initiatives.

• Provides support to affiliates, holistically, with a cross portfolio approach.

• Manages projects to completion, anticipating obstacles and difficulties that may arise, resolving them in a collaborative and compliant manner.

• Assists in the medical review and certification (if applicable) of both branded and unbranded materials developed by HIV global teams.

• Exhibit Gilead’s core values: integrity, teamwork, accountability, excellence, & inclusion in accordance with the highest ethical and compliance standards, including Gilead’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct policies, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements

Competencies/Skills/Knowledge:

• HIV-specific knowledge and experience in using technology and omnichannel approach to enhance HCPs and other stakeholders’ medical education effectiveness

• Ability to embrace Gilead’s patient-centric values and leadership commitments, including the highest ethical and compliance standards

• Strategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellence

• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritization

• Experience in working in an international environment

• Demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative, cross-functional environment with internal and external teams, including representatives of academia, research, and medical communities

• Strong communication skills; able to effectively present and discuss scientific data

• Ability to think strategically and align medical, public health, and commercial strategies

• Collaborating and Influencing

• Ability to work effectively with ambiguity and complexity

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize workload

• Ability to suggest solutions for issues encountered with projects in the area of responsibility

• Must be able to work with a level of autonomy and independence

• Strategic thinking

• Hands-on approach

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Ability to travel and work collaborative across different time zones

Education & Experience

• Preferred MD, PharmD, DO, or PhD degree with solid experience in HIV Infection

• PharmD., D.O., or Ph.D. (biological or pharmaceutical sciences) and 2+ years clinical experience; MS with 8 years of relevant experience or BS with 10 years of relevant experience

• Know-how in developing omnichannel approach to consistent and cohesive customer experience

• Proven experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries preferred

• Proven ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed structure

• Fluent in spoken and written English

• Five plus years of industry experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or Research including extensive knowledge of hepatology and challenges/barriers to patient care.

• Ability to think strategically and translate that strategy into an actionable work plan.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal, relationship-building, negotiating, communication skills, and ability to use these in a Teamwork environment.

• Excellent organizational skills to support project planning across multiple activities, anticipate and prioritize workload.

Display of Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity – Doing What’s Right

• Inclusion – Encouraging Diversity

• Teamwork – Working Together

• Accountability – Taking Personal Responsibility

• Excellence – Being Your Best