Director, Medical Affairs Research

Director, Medical Affairs Research – Oncology

As the Director, Medical Affairs Research – Oncology, you will serve as a senior research lead within Oncology Medical Affairs, responsible for defining and executing medical affairs‑led evidence generation across the oncology portfolio.

Essential Duties & Job Functions

• Lead Oncology Medical Affairs Research strategy aligned to Integrated Evidence Plans across assets and disease areas
• Provide scientific leadership for late‑phase oncology research, selecting and applying appropriate methodologies based on evidence gaps
• Serve as Medical Affairs Study Lead (MASL) for Gilead‑sponsored and collaborative research studies
• Define research questions and guide protocol development for interventional, observational, and/or implementation science studies
• Oversee a portfolio of Oncology MAR studies, ensuring scientific rigor, operational feasibility, governance, and compliance
• Influence cross‑functional partners across Development, HEOR, Commercial, Safety, and external stakeholders
• Build and sustain external scientific partnerships including academic investigators, cooperative groups, data partners, and health systems
• Translate study findings into scientific communications such as abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations
• Provide mentorship and scientific leadership within Oncology Medical Affairs to strengthen research capability
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, legal, and business conduct standards governing Medical Affairs research

Key Capabilities & Methodological Expertise

• Interventional Research: Expertise in Phase 4 interventional trial design and conduct, including protocol development, feasibility assessment, execution oversight, and collaboration with academic and cooperative research groups.
• Observational / Real‑World Evidence Research: Expertise in observational study design and analysis, including use of real‑world data sources such as claims, EHRs, registries, and linked datasets, with strong understanding of epidemiologic and methodological rigor.
• Implementation Science Research: Expertise in implementation science frameworks and mixed‑methods research, focused on translating evidence into real‑world oncology practice, addressing care gaps, and driving adoption and sustainability.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated scientific credibility and thought leadership in oncology research
• Experience serving as major contributing author on manuscripts, abstracts, or scientific congress submissions
• Strong strategic thinking with ability to translate complex evidence gaps into actionable research plans
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across complex, matrixed organizations
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a global environment
• High standards of integrity, accountability, and commitment to compliant scientific exchange

Education & Experience

• Advanced scientific or medical degree (e.g., PhD, PharmD, MD, MPH) required
• Demonstrated history of scientific publications and/or authorship in peer‑reviewed journals within the candidate’s primary area of methodological expertise (interventional clinical research, observational / real‑world evidence, and/or implementation science)
• Typically, 10+ years of experience in oncology research, medical affairs, or related pharmaceutical or academic settings
• Significant experience leading late‑phase research, including Phase 4, collaborative, and Medical Affairs‑led studies
• Strong understanding of regulatory, ethical, and compliance requirements governing Medical Affairs research activities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience
• Masters’ Degree and Ten Years’ Experience
• PhD, PharmD, MD, MPH and Eight Years’ Experience

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create inclusion – knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams
• Develop talent – understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential; ensuring employees receive the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose
• Empower teams – connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account; provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem

Salary Range

Salary range: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. The position may also be eligible for discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package including company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Benefits information available in our compensation and benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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