[Hiring] Director, Strategic Evidence and Collaborations, US Medical Affairs @Gilead Sciences

Role Description

We have an exciting opportunity within US Medical Affairs for a Director, Medical Affairs Oncology, Strategic Evidence & Collaborations (SEC). This role will be remote but will require headquarters travel for specific meetings quarterly.

Reporting to the Senior Director and Head of Strategic Evidence & Collaborations, US Medical Affairs (USMA), the core efforts of this role is to be responsible for co-developing the US Medical Affairs strategy for US Medical Affairs congress plans in collaboration with the COE (Congress Center of Excellence) and the USMA Strategy and Field Based Medical Teams.

The key functions of this role will be to represent and consider the healthcare environment of the US with internal and external stakeholders involved in cancer therapies across approved and pipeline molecules and indications.

• Collaborate with the Global Medical Affairs team
• Work with US Medical Access and Quality team
• Engage with Scientific Communications/Publications
• Coordinate with Medical Affairs Outcomes Research
• Partner with Commercial Strategy, Marketing, Value and Market Access
• Collaborate with Clinical Research/Development
• Engage with US Public Affairs and US Government Affairs
• Work with Patient Engagement and Business Conduct (Legal)
• Support field-based US Medical Science Liaisons

Travel Requirement

• Must be able to travel more than 50% of the time, including a mix of domestic and international travel.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and execute an overarching strategy for evidence generation across various tumor types in the US.
• Collaborate with cooperative groups, NCI/CTEP, and other key organizations.
• Provide frequent internal and external input into the development of both the US and Global Medical Affairs Strategic Plans for our ADC portfolio.
• Contribute to the US and Global Medical Plan of Action (POA).
• Demonstrate deep subject matter expertise in our full ADC portfolio and competitive products.
• Collaborate as a thought partner with the Community Cancer Collective Team (CCC).
• Develop strategies and implementation plans for education, research, and medical affairs insights.
• Prepare presentation materials and present scientific data at internal meetings and external advisory boards.
• Support US medical efforts in global and regional Congress strategic planning.
• Lead the USMA medical efforts for US Based Oncology Societies.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership at key scientific meetings.
• Serve as an information resource to Gilead colleagues.
• Collaborate with Investigator Sponsored Research with the Medical Affairs Research Team (MAR) and Clinical R&D.
• Lead the delivery of timely, accurate, and succinct communication of clinical and scientific presentations.
• Participate in the editorial review of all scientific content.
• Support the development of Disease-Specific Publication Strategy.
• Support data generation activities through critical review of global collaboration research.
• Communicate Gilead’s commitment to scientific excellence.
• Provide strategic input to Global Medical Affairs Plan.
• Collaborate effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functional areas.
• Other activities, as assigned, to support US Medical Affairs strategy development.

Qualifications

• Advanced medical/scientific degree (i.e., Ph.D., MD, Pharm D) and 8+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or similar role OR
• MA/MS and 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or similar role OR
• BA/BS and 12+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or similar role

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or similar role.
• Experience specific to oncology.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate that strategy into an actionable work plan.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills for project planning.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet timelines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in developing effective abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and slides.
• Must adhere to regulatory and legal requirements for clinical trials.
• Able to work with a high level of autonomy and independence.

Benefits

• Salary range for this position:
• Bay Area: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00
• Other US Locations: $221,000.00 - $286,000.00
• Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives.
• Paid time off and a benefits package including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.