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Job Description
 

Reporting to the Senior Director, Hepatitis D and Inflammation Pipeline, Global Medical Affairs, this role will contribute to the development strategy of pipeline assets in the Inflammation, Viral Hepatitis, and Respiratory Virus therapeutic areas in Global Medical Affairs. This role will sit in our Foster City, CA headquarters.

Responsibilites:

Developing and advancing the role of pipeline global medical affairs

Incorporating both internal and external insights into scientific research and development plans, including but not limited to trial endpoint selection, Target Product Profiles (TPP), Go/No-Go Criterion, and Value Proposition Strategies

Provide cross-functional leadership and oversight to the development of Core Communication Plans for assets in early to intermediate clinical development stages. Deliverables include early Medical Narratives, Integrated Evidence Plans, Publication Plans, and Educational Objectives

Map external stakeholders for priority disease areas and for use across core cross functional partners. Maintain partnership with external stakeholders across various development opportunities that can include trial guidance and participation, characterizing treatment landscapes, the patient journey, and payer needs

Establish a strong collaborative partnership with R&D to ensure development plans have the potential to deliver differentiation for payers, patients, and providers

Foster a strong partnership with Global Commercial, Value & Access, and Analytics teams in conducting market research, developing forecast assumptions, assessing cornerstone and adjacent opportunities for launch potential

Conduct assessments to gain a clear understanding of current and future unmet needs and market dynamics by researching disease states and developing patient flows, situation assessments, and strategic options that maximize program value

Provide Global Medical Affairs leadership to Development Project Teams, Global Commercial Teams, and Decision Review Committees or Program Strategy Teams as requested

Provide assessments to support Business Development evaluation of external opportunities, including proactively identifying & elevating companies/compounds of high organizational interest

Represent Global Medical Affairs on G.Ecosystem governance meetings for pipeline assets

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Ten Years’ Experience

OR

PhD and Eight Years’ Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

We’re seeking a strategic, influential leader with:

At least 10 years of relevant experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including strategic product planning and lifecycle management

Substantial product development experience & knowledge

Knowledge of major markets in terms of access environments, regulatory pathways and other factors that may impact a product's approval and utilization

History of establishing trusted relationships with external stakeholders on the development and execution of Medical Affairs strategies

Ability to develop deep and credible collaborations with partners in Global Commercial, Research, Development, V&A, and Regulatory groups

Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills demonstrated by the ability to identify and interpret complex issues. Opportunistic thinker with strong judgement and analytical mindset

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with varied audiences and executives

Ability to synthesize findings and clearly articulate implications from multiple sources of information, and to formulate strong, actionable recommendations

Advanced degree in life sciences / medicine preferred

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: $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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