Director, Strategic Evidence and Collaborations, Medical Affairs

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Job Description
 

Job Description

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, Asia, and Australia.

For more information, please visit Gilead.com.

We have an exciting opportunity within US Medical Affairs for a Director, Medical Affairs Oncology, Strategic Evidence & Collaborations (SEC). This role will be remote but will require headquarters travel for specific meetings quarterly.

Reporting to the Senior Director and Head of Strategic Evidence & Collaborations, US Medical Affairs (USMA), the core efforts of this role is one responsible for co-developing the US Medical Affairs strategy for US Medical Affairs congress plans in collaboration with the COE (Congress Center of Excellence) and the USMA Strategy and Field Based Medical Teams

The key functions of this role will be to represent and consider the healthcare environment of the US with internal and external stakeholders involved in cancer therapies across approved and pipeline molecules and indications, including the Global Medical Affairs team, US Medical Access and Quality team, Scientific Communications/Publications, Medical Affairs Outcomes Research, Commercial Strategy, Marketing, Value and Market Access,  Clinical Research/Development, US Public Affairs, US Government Affairs ,Patient Engagement, Business Conduct (Legal), and the field-based US Medical Science Liaisons.

Job Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Support US medical efforts in global and regional Congress strategic planning and tactical execution
  • Lead the strategy for USMA for Global and Regional Congress Planning in collaboration with other cross-functional congress partners such as the Congress Center of Excellence, Global Medical Affairs, Field Medical, Regional Marketing, and other Commercial leads, as appropriate.
  • Lead and shepherd congress-related oncology Medical assets (e.g. booth) through the Medical Review Committee (MRC) process, in consultation with cross-functional Medical Affairs team members
  • Lead the strategy and development of congress materials including medical exhibit, sponsorship, and advertising investments. Develop congress specific content and take through medical-legal-regulatory review.
  • Specific point of contact for the Congress Center of Excellence (CoE). Maintain ongoing contact and visibility with the CoE. Work with cross-functional partners to create a One Medical Voice for congress strategy and execution.
  • Lead US efforts – in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues (e.g. Global Medical Affairs) - to prepare US Medical team members for key congresses, including pre- and post-con training and materials
  • Maintain and update the USMA Congress Playbook in close collaboration with the playbook lead. Lead ongoing Congress Playbook working group meetings.
  • Support the development of Disease-Specific Publication Strategy as they relate to congress collaborations
  • Lead the relationship with vendors and collaborators on the delivery of materials to include but not limited to the medical communications for the prep documents for MRC.
• Contribute as appropriate to the development of Global and Local strategic plans, and collaborate effectively and compliantly with colleagues in other functional areas throughout Gilead.
• Prepare Coordinate presentation materials and present scientific data at internal meetings and external advisory boards (if requested)
• Support US medical efforts and strategic planning for US Based Oncology Societies
  • Lead defined society partnerships that are to be determined (eg, supportive, augment nursing society work, etc)
  • Provide medical and scientific leadership and support at key scientific meetings with US HCPs/patient presence including society meetings
• Serve as an information resource to Gilead colleagues, including the US Medical Science Liaisons, including medical educational activities, grants, and 3rd party efforts
• Upon occasion, participate in the editorial review of all scientific content to ensure strategic alignment and accuracy
• Other activities, as assigned, to support US Medical Affairs strategy development and tactical execution

Requirements/Preferences:

Preferred but not required, an advanced medical/scientific degree (i.e., Ph.D., MD, Pharm D) and 8+years OR, MA/MS  and/or MBA/EMBAand 10+years OR BA/BS and 12+years of similar experience in industry or related setting

• Industry experience in Medical Affairs or success in a similar role outside of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience specific to oncology is required.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate that strategy into an actionable work plan.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, relationship-building, negotiating, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to support project planning across multiple activities, and to anticipate and prioritize workloads.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems; ability to identify and query key findings from study data and publications.
• Experience in developing effective slides and presenting at scientific meetings
• Must be fully cognizant of and adhere to regulatory and legal (Business Conduct) requirements for clinical trials and related Medical Affairs activities; thorough knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials is preferred
• Able to work with a high level of autonomy and independence.
• Must be able to travel up to 60% of the time, with a mix of US and international travel.

 

The salary range for this position is: $221,000.00 - $286,000.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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