Senior Prevention Specialist, HIV - Syracuse

Senior Prevention Specialist, HIV

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. As a Senior Prevention Specialist, HIV within Gilead's Syracuse territory, you will represent Gilead's products and services to a defined customer base. Your focus will be on generating and growing sales by consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets within a specific geographic area. This role emphasizes a comprehensive account management approach, engaging healthcare practices through in-person representation, face-to-face meetings, and strategic partnerships.

You will establish strong working relationships with healthcare providers and deliver timely disease awareness information, clinical updates, and education on healthcare changes. The ability to distill complex clinical concepts into easily understood messages tailored to diverse audiences is essential. Success in this role depends on strong presentation and communication skills and a proven track record of effectively interacting with healthcare professionals.

This unique opportunity supports the Syracuse territory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships and engage healthcare providers across various touchpoints, ensuring a holistic understanding of their needs and maximizing the impact of Gilead's products.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive territory business plan that meets customer needs and achieves sales goals. Continuously monitor sales progress, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet and exceed targets.
• Maintain a deep understanding of Gilead's products, competitive products, and the complexities associated with the therapeutic area's disease state.
• Actively promote the appropriate use of Gilead products to healthcare professionals, adhering to Corporate, PhRMA, and OIG guidelines.
• Partner effectively with local cross-functional colleagues (field reimbursement managers, medical scientists and other field team members) to ensure a seamless customer experience through access, acquisition, administration and operational support with Gilead products
• Collaborate externally with healthcare organizations and partner companies, including co-promotion efforts, to enhance product reach and drive sales results.
• Model and uphold Gilead's compliance standards and ethical behavior, demonstrating peer leadership within the team.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory agency, state, federal, and company policies, procedures, and business ethics. This includes timely reporting of adverse events to Gilead's Drug Safety and Public Health department.
• Ensures all department personnel are fully informed of and in compliance with Gilead commercial compliance policy, all applicable federal and state laws and guidance relating to product promotion and information dissemination, including, but not limited to, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Food and Drug Administration's implementing regulations, the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, PhRMA, Corporate Code of Business Conduct and the Office of the Inspector General's Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
• Leverage advanced influencing and relationship skills to drive sales outcomes
• Build solid relationships and establish long-term partnerships with healthcare providers.
• Perform all required administrative tasks, including reporting call activity and customer information in the designated systems, submitting expenses, and managing the territory budget.
• Exhibit a passion for learning and retaining technical and scientific product information, staying updated on industry trends and changes in the therapeutic area.
• Demonstrate a self-motivated drive to surpass personal goals and consistently exceed performance standards while working autonomously.
• Actively contribute to Gilead's ongoing Inclusion & Diversity efforts, fostering an inclusive environment within the team and the broader organization.

Skills and Competencies Needed:

• Advanced Communication Skills: Effectively conveying complex clinical information to diverse audiences.
• Sales Acumen : Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets in a competitive pharmaceutical environment.
• Technical & Scientific Proficiency: Strong understanding of the therapeutic area, including disease states, treatment protocols, and competitive landscape.
• Cultural Awareness: Demonstrates cultural awareness, empathy, and sensitivity in addressing needs across diverse customers; comfort engaging in conversations in the sexual health space
• Collaborative Matrix Teamwork : Ability to lead within a cross-functional matrix environment, prioritizing the team's success and patient access over individual recognition, fostering cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to collaborate with local cross-functional colleagues to optimize experience for the account.
• Collaboration & Partnership Skills: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships both internally across departments and externally with other organizations to drive sales and achieve business objectives.
• Leadership & Ethical Conduct: Demonstrated ability to lead by example in compliance and ethical behavior.
• Autonomy & Initiative: A self-starter who can work independently and is driven to exceed expectations.
• Patient-Centric Focus : Embodies a collaborative leadership approach wholly dedicated to ensuring patient access and positive outcomes through teamwork, placing patient and team success at the forefront.
• Account Management Expertise : Proficiency in managing and growing key accounts through a strategic, holistic approach.
• Multi-Product Experience : Experience managing a multiple product portfolio.

The salary range for this position is: $133,195.00 - $172,370.00. 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.