Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Head of Lung/GU Cancer Strategy, Oncology

Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Head of Lung/GU Cancer Strategy, Oncology
United States - New Jersey - Morris Plains

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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Job Description


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 US Medical Affairs for a Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Head of Lung/GU Cancer Strategy, Oncology. This role will be based in Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Solid Tumor Strategy in US Medical Affairs (USMA), this role is a leadership position responsible for developing and executing the US Medical Affairs Strategy across Lung and Genitourinary cancers.

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 thoracic and genitourinary cancers, including the Global Medical Affairs team, US Patient Access and Quality team, Scientific Communications/Publications, Medical Affairs Outcomes Research, Commercial Strategy, Marketing, Value, and Market Access, Clinical Research, US Public Affairs, US Government Affairs, Patient Engagement, Business Conduct (Legal), and the field-based US Medical Scientists.

Job Responsibilities

As a key leader within the US Medical Affairs Oncology strategy team, and in close collaboration with Global Medical Affairs, Medical Patient Access and Quality, US Commercial, Clinical Development, and cross-functional partners, this role will establish and maintain the tenor of Gilead's scientific communications and evidence generation with the HCP, Research, and Patient and related Communities in the US for lung and GU cancers., and will also provide frequent internal and external input into the development of both the US and Global Medical Affairs Strategic Plans for lung and GU cancers and will be accountable for the US medical POA.

Specific responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate deep subject matter expertise in lung cancer and GU cancers (particularly bladder cancer or mUC) including current clinical practice, historical and current clinical trials (including pipeline assets being studied in solid tumors), as well as competitive molecules
  
• Oversee development of the lung and bladder Global Integrated Strategic Plan (ISP) by providing US-based strategic perspectives
  
• Develop strategies and implementation plans to define and address education, research, and medical affairs insights and data generation needs within the US
  
• Oversee development of presentation materials and empower their team to present scientific data at internal meetings and external advisory boards
  
• Serve on the Independent Medical Education (IMED) Committee (or delegate as appropriate) to review and provide the US medical perspective on IMED proposals impacting the US
  
• Provide leadership to US medical efforts in global and regional Congress strategic planning and tactical execution
  
• Provide medical and scientific leadership and support at key scientific meetings with US HCPs / patient presence
  
• Serve as an information resource and trainer to Gilead colleagues, including the US Medical Scientists, including medical educational activities, grants, and investigator-sponsored/collaborative studies.
  
• Collaborate with Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) Medical Affairs Sub Team (MAST) and Clinical R&D
  
• Lead the delivery of timely, accurate, and succinct communication of fair-balanced clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare professionals, both proactively and in response to requests for information, consistent with promotional compliance and regulatory requirements
  
• Participate in the editorial review of all scientific content to ensure strategic alignment and accuracy
  
• Support the development of Trodelvy Publication Strategy
  
• Support data generation activities through:
  
• Critical review of global ISR, Ph 3b, and Ph4 study proposals generated in the US
  
• Review abstracts and/or manuscripts that result from US ISR grants
  
• Communicate Gilead's commitment to scientific excellence through research and education
  
• Provide strategic input to Global Medical Affairs Plan representing US lung and GU cancer strategy
  
• Serve on Independent Medical Education (IMED) Committee (or delegate if appropriate) to review and provide US medical perspective on IMED proposals with content intended for US audiences.
  
• Oversee medical and scientific review of US promotional materials for PRC or delegate if appropriate
  
• Coach and effectively manage an inclusive culture for the assigned US Medical Affairs team members via active observation of the team; establishment of clearly defined team and individual goals and objectives (quantitative and qualitative); implementation of processes to routinely monitor progress; recruit, motivate, retain, and develop high performers.
  
• Collaborate effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functional areas throughout Gilead.
  
• Other activities, as assigned, to support US Medical Affairs strategy development and tactical execution
  

Requirements:

• Advanced medical/scientific degree (e.g., Ph.D., MD, PharmD) and 12+ years' similar experience in industry or related setting with 2+ years as a people manager required.
  
• Industry experience in Medical Affairs or success in a similar role outside of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry preferred
  
• Experience managing medical directors or equivalent
  
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate and communicate that strategy into an actionable work plan to senior management regularly
  
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal, relationship-building, negotiating, and communication skills, with a strong executive presence and comfort in representing medical affairs to senior management
  
• Excellent organizational skills to support project planning across multiple activities, and to anticipate and prioritize workload.
  
• Excellent teamwork skills.
  
• Attention to detail and ability to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems; ability to identify and query key findings from study data and publications.
  
• Experience in developing effective abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and slides and presenting at scientific meetings
  
• Must be fully cognizant of and adhere to regulatory and legal (Business Conduct) requirements for clinical trials and related Medical Affairs activities; thorough knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials is preferred
  
• Able to work with a high level of autonomy and independence.
  

Display of Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity (Doing What's Right)
  
• Teamwork (Working Together)
  
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
  
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
  
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
  

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