Associate Director, Medical Affairs

Job Description 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, CA, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For more information, please visit Gilead.com.At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. We have an exciting opportunity within the US Medical Affairs (USMA) organization for an Associate Director within Oncology Medical Strategy. Reporting to Executive Director of USMA Oncology Strategy, this role will be responsible for providing Medical support to the development and execution of the USMA strategic and tactical plans in collaboration with the broader US and Global Medical Affairs teams. Specific Job Responsibilities Collaborates with oncology therapeutic area leads in the execution of core Medical tactics, including content development, Medical Regulatory Compliance (MRC) reviews, advisory board planning, stakeholder engagement planning, medical congresses, and data generation efforts Serves as the Medical Strategy point-of-contact for the Gilead Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team to provide training, interpret insights, and support overall Field Medical strategy Creates and maintains Gilead Oncology Pipeline materials across tumor types in collaboration with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Alliance Management, and the broader US Medical Affairs team Provide clinical and scientific input on Independent Medical Education, Grants and / or Investigator-Sponsored Research / Collaborative Research, and Medical Information response documents for oncology products / pipeline molecules, as needed Demonstrates strong project management / execution skills to ensure the successful delivery of the Local Strategic Plan (strategy plan) and Medical Plan of Action (tactical plan), amongst other projects as assigned Lead USMA encore publications strategy and execution for impactful oncology data / evidence in collaboration with Global Publications team Proactively drives initiatives to completion, anticipating obstacles and difficulties that may arise and resolving them in a positive, collaborative manner Works collaboratively with Gilead personnel across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, Heath Economics & Outcomes Research, Real World Evidence, and Global Safety Attends major and disease-specific congresses to coordinate USMA activities with internal and external stakeholders and represents Gilead Oncology, including the presentation of clinical / scientific information to external audiences National and international travel, including overnight and weekends as required Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years’ Experience Master's Degree and Eight Years’ Experience PhD, PharmD, or MD and Two Years’ Experience Preferred Qualifications PhD, PharmD, or MD strongly preferred with pharmaceutical, clinical, or research experience in oncology therapeutic area Prior US, Global, or large affiliate experience in Oncology Medical Affairs Industry experience with knowledge of all applicable regulatory and legal requirements for Medical Affairs activities Excellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating communication competencies Superior analytical skills to identify complex challenges and interpret key findings from study data and publications Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet timelines in a fast‑paced environment with a high level of autonomy and independence Experience working in a highly matrixed organization with a proven ability to build internal relationships, manage stakeholders, prioritize work appropriately, and manage workload while delivering results Ability to shape positive dialogues, influence outcomes, and respectfully challenge a group of experts People Leader Accountabilities Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling 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. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose. Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, organizational objectives and holding 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: Bay Area: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00. Other US Locations: $177,905.00 - $230,230.00. 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. 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. 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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 thelegal 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: SummaryLocation: United States - California - Foster City; United States - New Jersey - ParsippanyType: Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr