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Executive Regional Director, Oncology Sales - West

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Foster City, CA
Start date
Sep 28, 2021

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Executive Regional Director, Oncology Sales - West
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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


The Executive Regional Director, Oncology Sales, is responsible for leading sales for a defined customer base, supporting and growing a sales team focused on consistently achieving or exceeding regional sales targets. The ideal candidate will have a record of accomplishment and inspirational leadership as well as the ability to adapt to a rapidly evolving product & competitive environment. Beyond this, they will possess the strong communications, coaching, and analytical skills necessary to position Gilead as a leader in the oncology field.

This unique opportunity supports the West. The region consists of the states between California and Illinois.

  • Partners with the Oncology Business Unit leadership to build an expanded, top-tier national Oncology Sales Force, including the hiring of both exceptionally talented Regional Sales Directors and Senior Therapeutic Specialists.
  • Proven in all aspects of selling, i.e., technical knowledge, sales techniques, interpreting/analyzing data, and an in-depth understanding of the medical field and biopharmaceutical industry
  • Analyze, understand, and present scientific/technical details by bringing to bear a thorough understanding of pharmaceutical marketing and sales regulations, guidelines, and policies.
  • Possesses strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to partner strategically and work collaboratively with cross-functional partners across many distinct functions to ensure product and organizational growth. E.g., Marketing, Medical Affairs, Managed Markets, Commercial Operations, Human Resources, Legal, and outside vendors.
  • Leads product and disease state discussions during internal and external-facing meetings.
  • Proactively shares knowledge of a new product or disease state developments, including new considerations of the clinical rationale for the use of Gilead and competitive brands
  • Ensure that the sales team is well-versed in product knowledge, coaches on sales skills, market conditions, and guides the team to develop Brand Plan strategy & tactics for institutional account management and HCP sales,
  • Monitors and assesses competitive sales activity in the market and provides resulting strategic recommendations to Sr Leadership.
  • Partners with Vice President of Sales and Marketing and the analytics team to develop, implement, and manage the individual sales IC goals for each region and territory
  • Demonstrates a commitment to Gilead's ongoing Inclusion & Diversity efforts.
  • Ensures all department personnel is fully informed of, and in compliance with Gilead commercial compliance policy, all applicable federal and state laws and guidance relating to product promotion and information dissemination including, but not limited to, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Food and Drug Administration's implementing regulations, the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, PhRMA, Corporate Code of Business Conduct and the Office of the Inspector General's Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers.


Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and Fourteen Years' Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Twelve Years' Experience

OR

Ph.D. and Twelve Years' Experience
  • Ability to engage in travel as may be reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area (and, to the extent applicable, satisfaction of any requirements associated with such travel).
  • Satisfaction of any onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners within assigned area, if applicable (which may include but not be limited to, by way of example, vaccinations, drug and background screenings, and any other requirements that may be adopted by certain healthcare practitioners).
  • To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Valid driver's license in the state the position resides in is required


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Fourteen years of validated commercial leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry (preferably in specialty pharmaceuticals) - including five years of pharmaceutical sales Executive Management Experience. Extensive launch experience building a sales team, organizing, driving, and inspiring success.
  • Prior oncology expansion experience preferred
  • Ability to leverage novel technologies and platforms to access customers and drive business
  • Typical candidates will possess a BA or BS degree, preferably in life sciences, business administration, or equivalent.

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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 and Australia.
 

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