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Director, US Medical Affairs (USMA), Scientific Collaboration

United States - California - Foster CityMedical AffairsRegular

Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

We are looking for a highly motivated Medical Affairs Director who is passionate about patient-centric virology, including HIV treatment, Prevention, Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), COVID-19, and Viral Hepatitis.

Candidate must be a self-starter with a proven track record of success in prior roles. They will play a critical and exciting role in helping the US Medical Affairs organization identify cross-function opportunities in the viral portfolio to plan for the potential approval of lenacapavir for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of USMA POAs and will work directly with US and Global teams.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

  • Contributes to HIV prevention strategy, launch plans, and medical tactical planning with a focus on scientific engagements with medical societies and community-based organizations.

  • Identifies opportunities for medical education and scientific collaboration in diverse service delivery settings to increase HIV screening and sexual health services inclusive of HIV screening and prevention.

  • Monitors and understands the rapidly changing landscape of HIV prevention and treatment.

  • Participates in US and Global advisory programs as needed and integrates insights systematically across the viral portfolio for actionable medical activities.

  • Serves as a key contributor and knowledge expert for multiple internal and external working groups.

  • Develop US-focused, provider-friendly medical education assets including digital assets, slide decks, FAQs, and infographics to support field medical teams.

  • Attends medical conferences to assess/gather relevant information and support activities related to conference deck development and educational tools.

  • Independently manages projects related to the analysis of novel, emerging data and determines relevant information to incorporate into medical content and activities.

  • Partners cross-functionally within Medical Affairs and with Legal, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Public, and Government Affairs, leading cross-functional projects as needed.

  • Ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

  • MD, DO, NP, PA, PharmD, or other advanced health care degree, required, and 8 years relevant clinical experience in virology.

  • 5+ years of industry experience including roles related to strategy and developing POA required.

  • Experience in the provision of medical information, slide development, medical writing, and promotional review committee required.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required, with experience in preparing and delivering PowerPoint presentations.

  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategy and translate strategy into action, excellent analytical skills, and an ability to communicate complex issues in plain language.

  • Committed to continuing education to maintain a knowledge base.

  • Ability to utilize moderately complex scientific resources across a variety of different settings.

  • Ability to work collaboratively and experience working on cross-functional teams.

  • The ability to travel to domestic and international conferences which will include occasional weekend travel is required.

Gilead Core Values:

  • Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

  • Teamwork (Working Together)

  • Excellence (Being Your Best)

  • Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

  • Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)