Manager, Medical Affairs

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.Job DescriptionThe Manager, Global Medical Affairs Oncology is a hybrid role that combines medical affairs project management with disease area expertise to help advance Gilead's oncology portfolio. This individual will drive operational excellence and contribute to scientific strategy across assigned programs, ensuring the seamless execution of key initiatives. The role oversees budget management, project leadership, and cross-functional coordination, partnering closely with Development and Commercial teams. The Manager will help shape global scientific messages and medical content, track key milestones across disease areas, and support publication planning, evidence generation, advisory boards, and investigator meetings. This is a cross-functional role ideal for candidate with a strong interest in oncology, medical activities, and strategic execution in a fast-paced, global environment.Job Responsibilities:Manages Global Medical Affairs budgets for assigned activities, including tracking, forecasting, and contributing to financial planning and estimatesLeads projects to completion, proactively identifying risks, resolving challenges, and ensuring delivery against timelines in a collaborative mannerSupports oncology programs by tracking key milestones and deliverables across disease areas to ensure timely execution· Collaborates cross-functionally with project management, R&D, medical communications, and commercial teams to support publication planning, evidence generation plans, data gap analyses, speaker education programs, and reviews of scientific materials (manuscripts, abstracts, and conference presentations), as well as advisory boards and investigator meetingsMaintains regular communication with the Gilead Medical Scientist (MS) team to gather field insights, inform global medical strategies, and provide medical education and directionContributes to shape global scientific messages, strategic documents, and medical content slides to ensure alignment with overall medical strategyCollaborates in the development and review of global medical materials to ensure scientific accuracy, balance, and consistencyContributes with Global Medical Affairs teams to develop and execute strategic global medical training initiatives aligned with key scientific and business prioritiesSupports with the development and execution of projects that will provide more extensive background, additional data/answers to questions in response to issues related to commercial, scientific, or data needsCollaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute a global Plan of Action and drive alignment across team activitiesMay attends major scientific congresses coordinating medical engagement activities and scientific presentations as appropriateBasic qualifications:6+ Years with bachelor’s degree4+ Years with master’s degreePreferred qualifications:The ideal candidate will have a scientific or clinical qualification (BSc, PhD, or PharmD) and a strong interest in oncology, patient-centric care, and medical educationPrior global or large affiliate experience in medical affairs activities preferredIndustry experience with knowledge of all applicable regulatory and legal requirements for Medical Affairs activities is preferredExcellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating skillsStrong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and understand complex issues and extract key insights from study data and publicationsExperience in developing abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and slide presentations, and presenting at scientific meetingsHighly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet timelines in a fast-paced environmentAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize workloadAbility to work independently with a high level of autonomyCommitted to continuing education to maintain knowledge baseAbility to travel to domestic and international conferences, including occasional weekend travel (25% expected)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 themoncurrent performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receivingthe feedbackand 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. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. 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*.For additional benefits information, visit: * Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.For jobs in the United States: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, physical or mental disability,genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the'Know Your Rights' poster.NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACTYOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACTGilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.SummaryLocation: United States - California - Foster CityType: Full time