Assoc Director, US Medical Affairs

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
 

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

This role is either Foster City CA or Parsippany NJ based.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, experienced individual, with a strong track record of strategic and operational work experience, across a variety of settings and topics in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry. They must have the proven ability to effectively manage complex and ambiguous projects, influence stakeholders without direct authority, effectively network across the organization, and communicate with senior leaders all within a very dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Orchestrate strategic execution of the US medical affairs plans by aligning key initiatives with enterprise priorities and application of insights.
• Drive the annual Plan of Action (POA) and Launch Plans, including collaboration with other functional areas where needed.
• Foster stakeholders' understanding of project aims and inherent risks during initial development, shape their expectations through scientific evidence-based dialogue, and include them in decision-making processes.
• Adapt strategies by anticipating stakeholders’ concerns, needs, and possible responses.
• Ensure existence and use of dashboards and communication strategies to effectively convey project status and progress. Ensure that all stakeholders are knowledgeable of project milestones, plans, and decisions through regular reporting and communication.
• Deliver clear, concise communication throughout program lifecycle from a medical affairs execution perspective.
• Own leadership team communications, providing strategic LT support and developing clear, effective written communications
• Plan, coordinate, and execute key internal meetings and events, including on-site and off-site sessions
• Proactively identify and mitigate challenges to strategies, projects and initiatives within and across Therapeutic Areas within Medical Affairs.
• Ensure the team and stakeholders have the right information for decisions and leads the team through problem solving, decision discussions and contingency planning, particularly with respect to complex and unique issues.
• Facilitate connectivity across other Strategic Execution employees to ensure more integrated implementation of targeted content strategies for scientific engagement, ensuring alignment with evolving business priorities.
• Manage budget tracking and financial oversight for key initiatives, including forecasting, accruals, and variance monitoring in partnership with Finance
• Drive projects to accelerate business in a compliant and efficient manner. Identify gaps in strategy and execution.
   

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ Years with BS/BA
  OR

• 8+ Years with MS/MA or MBA

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Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years in pharmaceutical industry in roles such as clinical program lead, life-cycle business consulting, business development, strategy, or portfolio management.
• Exceptional leadership and ability to lead without authority.
• Exceptional ability to prioritize.
• High proficiency with Microsoft systems.
• Proficiency in modern strategy and execution management tools.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity.
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 30%).
• Masters and/or advanced science degree preferred (PharmD, PhD)
• Advanced science degree preferred (MD, Pharm D, PhD)
• Strategic ability & business acumen
• Ability to prioritize and manage across multiple competing projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to encourage creative problem solving.
• Highly resourceful and strategic thinker with strong emotional intelligence, operational rigor and project management capabilities
• Demonstrate proficiency in presentation / negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of strategy and scientific exchange in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting

People leader accountabilities:

•Create inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

•Develop talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

•Empower teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

The salary range for this position is:

Bay Area: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00.

 

Other US Locations: $177,905.00 - $230,230.00.

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*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

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

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