Director, Global Medical Affairs HIV Treatment Pipeline

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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 Description

We are seeking a patient-centric Director focused on HIV Treatment Pipeline and Cure to join our Global Medical Affairs team. This individual will contribute to creation and execution of asset development and commercialization strategies, serve as the Medical Affairs product lead across cross-functional teams, and co-create our evidence generation strategy. This position will be based in Foster City.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead Medical Affairs activities and initiatives pertaining to HIV treatment pipeline, with a focus on long-acting injectable combinations and HIV cure.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Global Strategic Marketing, Global Value and Access, Medical Affairs Research, affiliate Medical Affairs teams, and other cross-functional teams across varied initiatives including strategic plan development and implementation, evidence generation, scientific resource development, conference activities, and internal training.
• Serve as the Global Medical Affairs representative on Global Development Teams, Program Strategy Teams, Commercialization Teams and other cross-functional working groups.
• Collaborate to develop the Global Plan of Action and ensure alignment of team activities.
• Support Gilead HIV cross-functional data generation efforts, including co-leading or serving as core member of data generation strategy and execution teams.
• Provide medical and scientific input on Phase 4 Research, promotional materials, and health economics and Global Value and Access initiatives.
• Attend major global scientific conferences and coordinate Medical Affairs activities at conferences.
• Plan and execute Global HIV Medical Affairs Advisory Programs.
• Serve as Medical Affairs lead on select scientific issues/topics using expertise to develop global scientific messages, inform strategy and drive strategic resource development.
• Provide training within the HIV therapeutic area on relevant topics for Medical Affairs and cross-functional personnel.
• Manage projects to completion, anticipating obstacles and difficulties that may arise, resolving them in a collaborative manner.

Specific Knowledge, Education, and Experience Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD or equivalent), with 8+ years of clinical and/or research experience in the HIV therapeutic area or master’s and 10 years’ experience, or bachelors and 12 years’ experience.
• Prior Global or large affiliate experience in the pharmaceutical industry (3-5 years), ideally within Medical Affairs.
• Product launch experience preferred.
• History of establishing trusted relationships with external stakeholders on the development and execution of Medical Affairs strategies.
• Ability to develop deep and credible collaborations with partners in Clinical Development, Global Strategic Marketing, Global Value and Access, Regulatory and affiliate teams.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills demonstrated by the ability to identify and interpret complex issues. Opportunistic thinker with strong judgment and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with varied audiences, cross-functional partners and executives.
• Ability to synthesize findings and clearly articulate implications from multiple sources of information and to formulate strong, actionable recommendations.
• Organized, attentive to detail and able to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize workload.
• Must be able to work with a level of autonomy and independence.
• Ability to travel to domestic and international conferences and internal meetings (15% expected).

Display of Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

The salary range for this position is: $237,660.00 - $307,560.00. 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:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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