Region Head, Oncology Clinical Development - LATAM/Canada

Region Head, Oncology Clinical Development - LATAM/Canada
United States – RemoteUnited States - Florida - Miami

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 continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site to ensure the health and safety of our teams.

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Job Description


EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides input to Franchise Heads and Global Development Leads on region-specific strategies for the development of the Target Product Profile and Clinical Development Plan for assigned molecules / products.
• Works closely with Franchise Heads and Program Strategy Leads to develop, implement, and oversee the region-specific clinical development strategy for the assigned molecules / products.
• Routinely represents the Clinical Development team for assigned molecules / products in cross-functional steering and /or governance committees within the assigned region.
• Partners with the Franchise Heads and the Global Development Leads on region-specific development activities and direct reports to ensure clinical development project deliverables and timelines for the assigned region are consistently met.
• Oversees regional study execution and trial-related communications, both written and oral, including collaborations with GDTs and SMTs and communications with health authorities.
• Oversees ongoing region-specific medical monitoring for clinical trials, including but not limited to assessment of eligibility criteria, toxicity management, and drug safety surveillance.
• May be responsible for presenting scientific information at scientific conferences as well as clinical study investigator meetings.
• May assist in the clinical evaluation of business development opportunities.
• Develops thought leader and other external relationships in the assigned region and potentially beyond that can guide short- and long-range clinical development strategies and direction for multiple molecules, the disease or therapeutic area overall.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements of study conduct and industry standards of Good Clinical Practice as well as Gilead SOPs.
• Manages a team of direct reports and provides support for capability and career development.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education & Experience

• MD or equivalent with 12+ years' clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry, healthcare, consulting, academia or a related environment.
• Board certification in Medical Oncology or Hematology is preferred, including familiarity with clinical oncology medicine.
• Regarded as a thought leader in Medical Oncology and Hematology.
• Experience in the biopharma industry is strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience leading high-complexity cross-functional drug development strategies and plans in life sciences, healthcare, consulting or academia, including short- and long-range strategic planning, governance and oversight.
• Multiple years' line management (direct reports) experience is preferred.
• Extensive experience interacting with and presenting to executives and managing large-scale budgets and other resources is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding large-scale, complex short- and long-range strategies in life sciences, healthcare, consulting or academia.

Knowledge & Other Requirements

• Has an expert-level of knowledge of drug development, as evidenced by proven track record in setting short- and long-range drug development strategies and plans.
• Has thorough understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development and execution of clinical trials.
• Strong communication and organizational skills. Able to distill complex matters into a clear business case and roadmap for execution. Demonstrated ability to align other leaders and garner their commitment and engagement to cross-functional strategies, plans and strategic objectives.
• When needed, ability to travel.

For Colorado Job Applicants: The salary range for this position is:
$275,280.00 - $412,920.00
Gilead considers a range of factors, including background and experience, when determining base compensation. These considerations means actual compensation will vary.
Position is also eligible for bonus and benefits. For more information, visit https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

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