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Director, Medical Affairs Oncology (Latin America Mid-Size Markets)

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Miami, FL
Start date
Feb 3, 2023

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Discipline
Clinical, Medical Affairs, Science/R&D, Oncology
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time

Job Details

Director, Medical Affairs Oncology (Latin America Mid-Size Markets)
United 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.

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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.

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Job Description


The Director of Medical Affairs Oncology for Latin America Mid-Size Markets (LAMS) will serve as the primary scientific expert for Gilead's Oncology medicines. The individual will establish and maintain strong scientific and clinical relationships with medical professionals, researchers, NGOs, public health officials, and other key stakeholders involved in treatment in countries and regionally.

Outreach will be conducted in the context of the public health and socioeconomic issues impacting individual regions and countries in alignment with Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus.

The Director will work collaboratively within Medical Affairs and cross-functionally with the LAMS distributors and other groups to ensure that all interactions regarding scientific and clinical education are conducted with the utmost rigor and ethical standards. The Director will report to the head of Medical Affairs Latin-American Mid-Size Markets

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

The responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:
  • Define a strategic medical plan for Oncology therapeutic area in collaboration with the global Medical Affairs, the LAMS cross-functional team, our partners/distributors, and other pertinent stakeholders
  • Engage in scientific exchange and communication with external audiences in Oncology
  • Identify, establish, and maintain scientific relationships with opinion leaders regarding disease-state and product-specific information
  • Educate key stakeholders (government, insurers, NGOs, civil society, and others) on Gilead's clinical and pharmaco-economic data supporting products and Oncology therapeutic area
  • Support the Clinical Operations organization as needed with Gilead-sponsored research and strengthen Gilead's presence in Oncology
  • Serve as primary liaison with potential investigators interested in conducting investigator-sponsored research (ISR)
  • Maintain regular contact with investigators to monitor the progress of ISRs
  • National, regional, and International Conference planning, as well as providing scientific support for Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions
  • Lead and drive the medical training of LAMS region colleagues and regional business partners
  • Support and partner with the Medical Information team as needed to execute their activities
  • Serve as a medical/scientific resource for thought leaders through a thorough understanding of emerging information on our products, disease states, ideas, and trends in patient care.
  • Provides clear strategic guidance for the development and execution of the TA strategy, the medical Plans of Action (POAs), and cross-functional projects, including programs that involve non-traditional stakeholders
  • Sets clear performance expectations that are aligned with company and department goals; monitors progress and delivers fair and effective performance reviews
  • Plans and monitors the departmental budget
  • Participates in the exchange with the medical community and maintains a thought leader network
  • Travel to domestic, regional, and international conferences which will include occasional weekend travel is required. (30% expected)

DESIRED SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES
  • Significantly turnaround the positioning of Gilead and its current and future product portfolio amongst the medical community, with KOLs and KDMs.
  • Support the Leadership Team, Commercial teams, and distributor´s team in designing cutting-edge CME programs that are aligned to customer insights.
  • Co-create and co-execute a high-level public affairs strategy to influence public stakeholders to assign funding and quality care to Oncology patients.
  • Become a natural leader of the organization and contribute to establishing a robust and respected Gilead presence in the countries and region.


Competencies/Skills/Knowledge:
  • Ability to embrace Gilead's patient-centric values and leadership commitments, including the highest ethical and compliance standards.
  • Strategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellence.
  • Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritization.
  • Experience in working in an international environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative, cross-functional environment with internal and external colleagues, including representatives of academia, research, and medical communities.
  • Strong communication skills; able to effectively present and discuss scientific data.
  • Ability to think strategically and align medical, public health, and commercial strategies
  • Collaborating and Influencing
  • An ability to work effectively with ambiguity and complexity
  • 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 the area of responsibility
  • Must be able to work with a level of autonomy and independence
  • Strategic thinking
  • Hands-on approach
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Business Acumen


Education & Experience:
  • Typically requires MD, PharmD, DO, or PhD degree with at least 5 years of public health, clinical, and/or research experience in Oncology, ideally breast cancer
  • 10+ years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Medicine. A postgraduate degree e.g. in Oncology
  • MBA would be considered a plus.
  • 5 years of experience in clinical and/or research in Oncology is strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed structure.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish is required



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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.

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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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