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Job Description
 

Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development.

Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them.

By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

We are seeking a Director to serve as Research Committee (RC) Team Lead within Phase 4 Research for HIV Prevention to join our Global Medical Affairs team.  This role is responsible for leading the Phase 4 RC review process and portfolio management of Gilead and Externally Sponsored research in HIV prevention.  The ideal candidate will have previous experience in clinical and operational research, and significant knowledge in HIV Prevention.

This position is based at Gilead’s Foster City, CA location.

Specific Job Responsibilities

Oversee the HIV prevention Phase 4 portfolio working with MA Scientific Leads, and key cross-functional partners such as clinical operations and local affiliates. This will include the following activites:

Track, monitor and engage with external investigators to ensure timely execution of contracted studies

Create study metric trackers 

Review abstracts and/or manuscripts that result from supported studies

Support closure of studies when not meeting contracted milestones

Oversee coordination and RC meetings for HIV Prevention, working with RC chairs to review proposals, and secure final decisions with final approvers for supported proposals

Create and manage requests for proposals (RFPs) across HIV Prevention

Conduct critical review of global investigator-sponsored research (ISR) and collaborative Phase IV study proposals 

Act as a resource of Phase 4 research within Medical Affairs and with x-functional colleagues to navigate the proposal and research process, including systems used for proposal review and approval, study contracting, and protocol reviews through protocol review boards

Contribute to process improvements related research proposal and study management systems

Participate in HIV Prevention Execution Team meetings and manage the updating of ET trackers as requested by the Research Strategy Lead to ensure inclusion of ISR and CO studies in data generation plans

Prepare presentation materials related to Phase 4 Program 

Meet with investigators at conferences 

Socialize outputs to cross-functional partners  

Adhere to all applicable pharmaceutical codes, Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines, and Gilead policies

Exhibit Gilead’s core values: integrity, teamwork, accountability, excellence, and inclusion

Educational and other Requirements: 

Professional degree (eg, PhD, PharmD) with 8-plus years’ experience (or 4+ years with an MD) in clinical or observational research including research operations; OR master’s degree (eg, MS, MPH) with 10-plus years of experience

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

Scientific knowledge/ experience in HIV prevention or care

Proven track-record in developing scientific abstracts and in publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts

Demonstrated project management and organization skills including process improvement, management of multiple resources and priority projects with tight timelines while maintaining attention to detail

Ability to work in a global environment which may require participation in meetings outside of standard work hours to accommodate time zone differences

Ability to apply logic and problem-solving skills under pressure, adapt to change, and successfully work independently and within the context of a team

Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and approach; must be able to appropriately interact within MA and across Development, senior management, and external customers/vendors

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Proven track record of executing clearly defined goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated to work independently and having a positive attitude while working as part of teams

Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objective 

Preferred Qualifications:

Pharmaceutical industry experience in Phase 4 research

 

The salary range for this position is: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. 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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