Director, Medical Affairs – COVID-19 and Emerging Viruses

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At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Reporting to the lead of the Global COVID-19 and Emerging Viruses (EV) team, this role is a leadership position within the Medical Affairs organization, responsible for developing and driving the Global Medical Affairs Research Plan for COVID-19 and EV. The key functions of this role will be to collaborate with internal and external customers involved in Emerging Viruses, specifically COVID-19, including the Foster City Medical Affairs team, the US Medical Affairs team, Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs Research, Commercial Strategy, Marketing, Value and Market Access, Clinical Research, Clinical Development, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Contracts/Finance, Pharmacology, Legal, and the field-based Medical Scientists.

Specific Job Requirements:

· Demonstrate deep subject matter expertise regarding Gilead COVID-19/EV, clinical trials and clinical use, and other pipeline agents, and competitive products.

· Develop strategies and implementation plans to define and address unmet research and medical needs within the patient populations affected

· Direct and manage one or more Gilead colleagues on the Global COVID-19/EV team

· Lead or facilitate cross-functional teams in the development of Integrated Evidence Plans and Data Generation Plans

· Support COVID-19/EV data generation activities through:

o Critical review of global investigator-sponsored research, Ph 3b and Ph4 study proposals as a member or chair of Medical Affairs research committees

o Review abstracts and/or manuscripts

o Communicate Gilead's commitment to scientific excellence in COVID-19/EV through research and education

· Prepare presentation materials and present scientific data at internal meetings and external advisory boards

· Serve as an information resource and trainer to Gilead colleagues, medical educational stakeholders, grants partners, and Gilead-sponsored/collaborative study investigators

· Provide medical and scientific leadership and support at key scientific meetings involving COVID-19/EV

· Provide strategic input to Global Medical Affairs Plan and Regional Medical Affairs Plans (POAs)

· Serve on Independent Medical Education (IMED) Committee to review and give medical perspective on IMED proposals

· Oversee medical and scientific review of promotional materials for PRC

· Other activities, as assigned, to support COVID-19/EV Medical Affairs

Essential Skills:

· Ability to think strategically and translate that strategy into an actionable work plan

· Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiating communication skills

· Experience and comfort presenting scientific information in educational forums

· Excellent organizational skills to support project planning across multiple activities, anticipate and prioritize workload

· Excellent teamwork skills. Organized; attention to detail and able to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems and identify and query key findings from study data and publications

· Experience in clinical patient care (general or subspecialty, specifically Pulmonology, Infectious Diseases, or Critical Care Medicine) is highly desirable.

· Experience in developing effective abstracts, manuscripts, posters and slides and presenting at scientific meetings

· Must be fully cognizant and adhere to regulatory and legal (Business Conduct) requirements for clinical trials and other Medical Affairs activities; thorough knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials

· Able to work with a level of autonomy and independence

Required Experience:

· PharmD., D.O., or Ph.D. (biological or pharmaceutical sciences) and 2+ years clinical experience; MS with 8 years of relevant experience or BS with 10 years of relevant experience

· Industry experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or Research or success in a similar role outside of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.

Gilead Core Values:

· Integrity (Doing What's Right)

· Teamwork (Working Together)

· Excellence (Being Your Best)

· Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

· Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

The salary range for this position is: $237, $307, Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.