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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
 

Being Here Matters!
At Gilead you are a part of a rapidly growing science- driven organization, working together to revolutionize healthcare. We are energetic leaders and strategic entrepreneurs going above and beyond for patients, making the impossible a reality. We are passionate about improving lives and bringing urgently needed medicines to patients and you have the chance to be a part of this difference.
Gilead Sciences is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional capable of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment. The successful candidate will assume a full-time employment role in the capacity of Medical Science Liaison in Gilead`s oncology team, primarily focused on breast cancer.

The Role:
• Implements defined goals and objectives aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and other strategic initiatives within the Oncology therapeutic area
• Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products.
• Develops and presents complex scientific and clinical data related to Gilead products.
• Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead products through personal contacts and on-site visits.
• Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and healthcare professionals at academic and non-academic settings.
• Works on Gilead phase 3/phase 4 programs that include collaboration with investigators and Gilead personnel.
• Provides input into site selection for both phase 4 and other clinical trials.
• Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.
• The candidate works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Clinical Research, Global Safety and Global Medical Affairs.
• Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of settings.
• The incumbent travels to appointments, meetings and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice.
• Must have the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MS team, regional sales team, national accounts, and others.
• Well-developed experience in preparing and delivering presentations is required.
• Experience in the management or investigation of clinical trials is required.
• Exhibits Gilead’s core values: integrity, inclusion, teamwork, accountability, and excellence.

Critical Competencies:
• Advanced health sciences degree (M.D., Pharm. D., PhD are preferred) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industry
• A minimum of 3 years’ recent experience within Oncology and/or Hematology is required, preferably within solid tumours including breast cancer and previous experience with a product launch is preferable
• Excellent project management ability and organizational skills, including the management of multiple priorities and resources
• Excellent judgment and personal initiative are required
• Ability to embrace Gilead’s leadership commitments and patient-centric values, including highest ethical and compliance standards
• Strategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to understand, analyse and communicate medical concepts in a clear and concise way.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to successfully navigate fast and dynamic situations where there is ambiguity, uncertainty, and change
• Must have knowledge of and be willing to comply with all regulatory/compliance policies.
• Must be able to maintain a current professional licensure consistent with degree in province of residence.
• Ability to travel 70% of the time; domestic and international travel is required, including potential attendance at conferences which may include occasional weekend travel, once travel restrictions are eased.

 

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