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Director, Global Medical Affairs- Liver Diseases

2 weeks ago


San Mateo, CA, United States Gilead Sciences Full time
Director, Global Medical Affairs- Liver Diseases

United States - California - Foster City

Medical Affairs Regular

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Hepatitis B and C Global Medical Affairs, this role is a key position within the Global Liver Inflammation, Respiratory Virology and Established Products (LIVE) Team. The individual in this role will be responsible for developing and driving the Medical Affairs strategy for the HBV and HCV therapeutic areas while ensuring alignment with the pan-liver approach of the LIVER team. The individual in this role must be able to work cross-functionally. To be successful in this role, the Director must be able to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.

An integral part of the HBV and HCV Global Medical Affairs strategy team, the individual will oversee and maintain the tenor of Gilead's communications with the scientific community, including ensuring the creation of high-quality slide decks, presentations at medical conferences, advisory boards, digital or face-to-face educational programs and other meeting and promotional materials. Support of therapeutic area development planning and external collaborations is also required. The Director must be able to engage in project execution as needed.

The key functions of this role
  • Develop, innovate and execute the Global HDV and Viral Hepatitis Medical Affairs Plans based on a landscape assessment of unmet needs, with cross-functional inputs from colleagues in Liver and Fibrosis Diseases Medical Scientists and Affiliate teams, Government and Public Affairs, Healthcare Policy, Clinical Research, Health Economics and Commercial functions
  • Review and advise on investigator-sponsored ISR proposals submitted to Gilead for funding
  • Collaborate with Medical Information to assure maintenance and creation of high-quality professional communications for healthcare professionals in response to unsolicited requests for product information
  • Assess medical education needs in the healthcare environment regarding Viral Hepatitis, Liver and Fibrosis and collaborate with Independent Medical Education Department to assure that appropriate programs are reviewed, supported and aligned with medical education objectives in a compliant manner
  • Work with Global Medical Affairs colleagues worldwide to pull through scientific and healthcare policy communications and publications from investigator-sponsored research projects
Specific Job Requirements
  • Subject matter expertise in viral hepatitis (particularly hepatitis B and C) is required
  • Experience with other liver diseases such as primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a plus
  • Establish credible knowledge base regarding current and new disease states and develop strategies to address unmet medical needs within the patient populations affected
  • Prepare presentation materials and present scientific data at internal and external Advisory Boards
  • Serve as an information resource to Gilead colleagues, including the Medical Scientists, including medical educational activities, grants and investigator-sponsored/collaborative studies
  • Provide medical and scientific leadership at key scientific meetings (e.g., AASLD, DDW, EASL, APASL)
  • Serve on Independent Medical Education (IMED) Review Committee to evaluate and give medical perspective on IMED proposals
  • Demonstrated medical research expertise through prior experience in a medical research function and/or peer-reviewed publications
  • Lead and execute on core medical affairs functions (i.e. the development of medical collateral such as slide decks, cover medical conferences, creation of medical symposia, response documents etc.)
  • Maintain regular contact with community advocates, government and policy officials and KOLs to identify data gaps, track study progress and communication deliverables
  • Ability to assess, understand and communicate continuously expanding medical and scientific information, as well as market knowledge
  • Global and affiliate-level experience as demonstrated by prior work in a global and/or local medical affairs setting
  • Anticipates future industry trends and opportunities, and proactively develops plans to address through Global MA strategy
  • Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems and identify key findings from study data and publications
    Ability to suggest solutions for issues encountered with clinical studies and other projects in area of responsibility
  • Other activities, as assigned, to support Global Liver and Fibrosis Medical Affairs
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiating communication skills
  • Excellent strategic and organizational skills to support project planning across multiple activities, with ability to anticipate and prioritize workload on multiple ongoing projects
  • Excellent teamwork skills, both in leading and as part of a cross functional team. 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
  • Prior experience with the execution of core medical affairs functions is a requirement (writing and developing effective presentations including 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 implementation science and other Medical Affairs activities
  • Able to work with autonomy and independence
  • Ability to work in a global environment which will require participation in meetings outside of standard work hours and occasionally, on the weekends to accommodate time zone differences
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
  • M.D., D.O., PhD (biological or pharmaceutical sciences) PharmD, with extensive experience in hepatology, infectious diseases, virology or clinical virology
  • > 5 years experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Research including Phase II to Phase IV studies; clinical trials management, medical monitoring and scientific expertise
  • Prior experience with the execution of core medical affairs functions is a requirement
  • Prior experience working globally, across different cultures is a plus
  • Prior experience with viral hepatitis, is a plus
Gilead Core Values
  • Integrity (Doing Whats Right)
  • Teamwork (Working Together)
  • Excellence (Being Your Best)
  • Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
  • Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

Due to the cross-functional nature of this role, strong skills in mentoring junior team members and working to build and foster teams, is critical. Demonstrated prior experience is a plus.

Job Requisition ID R0044735

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time

Job Level Director

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