Assoc Director, US Medical Affairs

Gilead Sciences•Parsippany, NJ

1d•$177,905 - $253,220

About The Position

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. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. The Associate Director, USMA Patient Access and Quality of Care (PAQ) Strategic Execution will play a critical role in the operationalization and execution of Medical Strategy across therapeutic areas. This individual will partner cross functionally to ensure timely delivery of initiatives aligned with medical strategy and business priorities. This role will enhance Medical Affairs impact and value within the PAQ organization, across all therapeutic areas. The position will serve as a key business partner within US Medical Affairs and be immersed in strategic execution of cross-functional activities and projects across all strategic therapeutic areas of focus. 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.

Requirements

10+ Years with BS/BA OR 8+ Years with MS/MA or MBA
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%).
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
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.

Nice To Haves

5+ years in pharmaceutical industry in roles such as clinical program lead, life-cycle business consulting, business development, strategy, or portfolio management.
Masters and/or advanced science degree preferred (PharmD, PhD)
Advanced science degree preferred (MD, Pharm D, PhD)

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.

Benefits

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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