Director, Medical Affairs

Job Description

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Hepatitis B and C, Global Medical Affairs, this role is a key position within the Global Liver Inflammation, respiratory Virology and Established Products (LIVE) Team. The Director will develop and drive the Medical Affairs strategy for the HBV and HCV therapeutic areas while ensuring alignment with the pan‑viral and pan‑liver approaches of the team.

As a senior member of the viral hepatitis team, the Director will serve as a representative in the program/project governance process and will oversee and maintain the tenor of Gilead’s communications with the scientific community. The Director will ensure the creation of high‑quality deliverables including slide decks, presentations at medical conferences, advisory boards, digital or face‑to‑face educational programs and other meeting and promotional materials. Support of therapeutic area development planning and external collaborations is also required. The Director must be able to engage in project execution as required.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provides vision and direction for the assigned Medical Affairs team
• Leads and manages a team of Medical Affairs professionals directly and indirectly including the line manager for the field‑based MS team
• Provides clear strategic guidance for the development and execution of the TA strategy, the medical Plans of Action (POAs) and cross‑functional projects
• Ensures continuous development and training of the team and individual team members based on Gilead’s Competency Models; acts as a coach and mentor for team members
• Sets clear performance expectations that are aligned with company and department goals; monitors progress and delivers fair and effective performance reviews
• Plans and monitors the departmental budget
• Leads hiring of the team and ensures excellent onboarding of new team members
• Participates in the exchange with the medical community and maintains a thought leaders network
• Contributes to the development of the Market Access strategy in coordination with Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Country Medical Director, and General Manager; delivers the medical part of the plan
• Contributes to the cross‑functional TA leadership and provides strategic input into the TA strategy and Business Plans of Action (BPOAs)
• Contributes to the development of European and global medical POAs
• Collaborates effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functional areas, e.g. Clinical Research, Sales and Marketing, Market Access, PVE
• Contributes to the overall country Medical Affairs strategy and is a member of the country Medical Leadership Team (MLT)
• Stays up to date with Medical Affairs management approaches in the industry and applies them to the Gilead team where appropriate
• Stays up to date with medical and scientific developments in the field and applies them internally
• Provides local medical expert input into global product development
• Leads and/or contributes to organisational projects at the national, international, and departmental level
• Represents Gilead Germany to external and internal stakeholders, including groups of experts, medical professional groups, societies, regulatory groups and at national and international scientific meetings

Required Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• 12+ years of relevant experience with Bachelors degree or 10+ years of relevant experience with Advanced scientific degree (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD)
• Advanced clinical and/or scientific knowledge in rheumatology, inflammatory bowel disease, immunology, or other inflammatory disease areas
• Relevant pharmaceutical company experience within Medical Affairs
• Significant people management experience
• Ability to embrace Gilead’s patient‑centric values, including highest ethical and compliance standards
• Strategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellence
• Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail and prioritization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
• Works independently with minimal supervision
• Experience of working in an international environment

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.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.