Medical Science Liaison, Liver Disease

Medical Science Liaison, Philadelphia, Delaware, Maryland

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

We have an exciting opportunity within our US Medical Affairs team for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Medical Sciences within Liver Disease. This role will be field-based in the US, ideally located in or near the Philadelphia or Baltimore area.

Reporting to the East USMA Field Director, Liver Disease, the MSL will support field-facing activities related to the USMA Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), Hepatitis C (HCV), Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis D (HDV) Plans of Action.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver timely, accurate, and succinct clinical, scientific, and educational presentations to healthcare providers in liver disease, both proactively and in response to requests for information, consistent with promotional compliance, PhRMA guidelines, and FDA regulatory requirements
• Implement defined goals and objectives aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and other strategic initiatives for PBC, HCV, HBV and HDV
• Develop strategic plans for cultivating and maintaining working relationships with existing and future thought leaders in the assigned region.
• Provide timely insights to the strategy and competitive intelligence teams regarding treatment practice and trends observed in field interactions.
• Evaluate existing Gilead promotional speakers, and nominate HCPs to serve as new or continuing speakers each year.
• Participate in advisory boards and educational programs, including speaker training sessions and clinical conferences.
• Collaborate appropriately with colleagues across other functional areas, including Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Operations, Strategic Operations, Government and Public Affairs, Commercial, and Marketing.
• Support the development, deployment, and appropriate use of field tools and resources (e.g., slide decks)
• Interact with clinical research principal investigators (PIs) and their staff as needed to follow up on clinical trial issues, and support Investigator Sponsored Research
• Provide scientific training to sales staff and other Gilead colleagues, as needed
• Complete required administrative and training procedures in a timely fashion (e.g., required policy and learning modules, expense reports, documentation of healthcare provider interactions, etc.)
• Adhere to all applicable pharmaceutical codes, Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines, and Gilead policies.

Requirements:

• Advanced medical/scientific/clinical degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP or PA preferred) with experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related healthcare field required
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a medically related profession (e.g., liver disease and/or antiviral medicine), with strong demonstrated knowledge of the clinical research process, treatment landscape, and professional society treatment guidelines. Clinical practice experience within the therapeutic area is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality presentations, including with large groups.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills required.
• Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment and approach; ability to network and partner with internal and external stakeholders, including medical thought-leaders, academic institutions, large group practices, medical directors, and pharmacy directors.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the management of multiple priorities and allocated resources.
• Strong business skills/acumen; translation of scientific expertise and knowledge to achieve the strategic business goals of USMA and Gilead Sciences.
• Able to work with a high level of autonomy and independence.
• Able to travel 50% of the time, occasionally with short notice.

The salary range for this position is: $165,495.00 - $214,170.00. 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*.

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