Associate Director, Medical Affairs- Oncology

Associate Director, Medical Affairs- Oncology
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company’s five core values. That’s because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. 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.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible


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, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information please visit Gilead.com.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Global Medical Affairs team for an Associate Director, Medical Affairs within Oncology. This role will be office-based in our headquarters in Foster City, CA.

Specific Job Requirements:

• Collaborates with project management, R&D, medical communications and commercial teams in multiple areas including publication planning, evidence generation plan, data gap analysis, speaker education programs, reviews of manuscripts/abstracts/conference presentations, conference preparation, advisory boards and investigator meetings.
• Regular communication with the Gilead Medical Scientist (MS) team to remain abreast of issues in the field and to provide medical education, support, and direction to them.
• Serves as Medical Affairs Representative on global development project teams
• Provides medical and scientific input on Independent Medical Education, Grants, Investigator-Sponsored Research, Collaborative Research, and Promotional Review Committee
• Working with Executive Director and Vice President on early development of a variety of projects, he/she provides independent thought and initiative in the further development of specific projects and ensuing presentations and reports.
• Manages projects to completion, anticipating obstacles and difficulties that may arise, resolving them in a collaborative manner.
• Attends major conferences and helps coordinate medical affairs activities at conferences and may present to external audience.
• Responsible for the development and execution of projects that will provide more extensive background, additional data/answers to questions in response to issues relative to commercial, scientific or data needs.
• Serves as Medical Affairs Lead on select scientific issues/topics using expertise to develop global scientific messages, inform strategy, create/update slide decks, and review of Medical Information response documents.
• Collaborates with Executive Director to develop global Plan of Action and ensure alignment of team activities.
• Manage direct reports as assigned.

Specific Knowledge, Education and Experience Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be an MD, DO, Ph.D or PharmD, with 7+ years of clinical and/or research experience in hematology and/or oncology therapeutic area.
• Prior Global or large affiliate experience in medical affairs activities preferred
• Industry experience with knowledge of all applicable regulatory and legal requirements for Medical Affairs activities is preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiating communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems and identify and query key findings from study data and publications
• Organized; attention to detail and able to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in developing effective abstracts, manuscripts, posters and slides and presenting at scientific meetings
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize workload
• Ability to suggest solutions for issues encountered with clinical studies and other projects in area of responsibility
• Must be able to work with a level of autonomy and independence
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to domestic and international conferences which will include occasional weekend travel is required. (25% 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)

For jobs in the United States:
As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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 careers@gilead.com for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the ‘EEO is the Law' poster.

NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

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 log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.