
Director, US Medical Affairs (USMA), Scientific Collaboration
United States - California - Foster CityMedical AffairsRegularJob 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)