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Director, Medical Affairs Research

$243.1k - $314.6k

Gilead

Director-level role leading integrated evidence planning across Gilead's late-phase research portfolio spanning multiple therapeutic areas. This cross-functional position requires strategic oversight of research strategy development, operational execution, and stakeholder alignment to support global asset development.

Responsibilities

  • Drive execution of Integrated Evidence Plans across therapeutic areas including HIV, liver diseases, inflammation, and oncology
  • Lead large cross-functional workshops to build alignment and translate diverse perspectives into actionable outcomes
  • Establish milestones, deliverables, ownership, dependencies, and decision points for research activities
  • Build partnerships across Medical Affairs Research, Development, Commercial, and senior management stakeholders
  • Identify and implement process improvements in evidence planning across the portfolio

Requirements

  • BS/BA in life sciences plus 12+ years experience, or MS in life sciences plus 10+ years, or PhD/PharmD plus 8+ years
  • Demonstrated facilitation experience required; formal certification strongly preferred
  • Experience supporting integrated evidence planning execution and clinical research operations
  • Strong program and project leadership capabilities
  • Understanding of research governance, quality, compliance, legal, and regulatory considerations
  • Process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies experience
  • Ability to work globally across time zones and travel as needed
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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