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Job Description
 

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, cancers and inflammatory diseases. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

We are looking for a Senior Medical Affairs Director with extensive industry experience in hepatology. Reporting to the Executive Director, USMA Liver & Covid Strategy, the position will provide critical scientific leadership across the US liver portfolio and pipeline. This person must be a self-starter with a proven track record of success in prior roles collaborating with US and Global teams.

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Medical Leadership and Cross-functional Collaboration

Acts as a scientific medical lead to foster alignment and collaboration between US and Global Medical Affairs team and other functions within the Development organizationProvide strategic medical leadership in USMA planning and lifecycle management across Gilead’s liver portfolio and ensure alignment to US local strategic cross-functional plans.Communicate medical initiatives, strategies, data timelines, and publication plans to crossfunctional stakeholders.Provide bi-directional insights and updates to and from cross-functional meetings to inform USMA liver medical strategy.Collaborate with Commercial, Legal, Regulatory, Clinical, Public/Government Affairs, and other partner functions to lead or support cross-functional projects.Exhibit Gilead’s core values: integrity, teamwork, accountability, excellence, & inclusion in accordance with the highest ethical and compliance standards, including Gilead’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct policies, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:MD, DO, DNP, DPA, PharmD, or other advanced health care degree with 10+ years of clinical and/or industry experienceRelevant clinical experience in Hepatology is requiredExcellent verbal, written, visual communication, and interpersonal skills are requiredAbility to utilize moderately complex scientific resources across a variety of different settingsAbility to work collaboratively and experience working on cross-functional teamsAbility to travel up to 30 percent as required which may include occasional weekend travel, is required

 

The salary range for this position is: $281,010.00 - $363,660.00. 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*.

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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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