Director, Regional Community Oncology Expert (RCOE) – East

Gilead Sciences

3d • $221,000 - $286,000 • Remote

About The Position

Gilead is seeking a Director, Regional Community Oncology Expert (RCOE) – East to join their US Medical Affairs (USMA) Oncology team. This role will focus on supporting Community Oncology strategy and the Community Cancer Collective (CCC) within Gilead. The position reports to the Senior Director, Community Oncology Strategy and Head of the CCC. The core responsibilities include co-developing the Community Oncology strategy, leading CCC efforts in their territory, and supporting cross-functional field matrix teams. This is a remote position requiring travel within the assigned territory, to national and regional meetings, and occasional travel to headquarters. The role involves representing the unique aspects of Community Oncology to both external and internal stakeholders across various departments within Gilead, including Medical Affairs, Market Access, Clinical Development, Commercial, Legal, and Compliance, as well as field-based teams. The territory for this role covers the eastern United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 Years' Experience
• OR Masters' Degree and 10 Years' Experience
• OR PhD/PharmD and 8 years’ experience
• Advanced medical, scientific or clinical degree (e.g., PhD, MD, PharmD, NP or PA) with 8+ years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry or healthcare setting.
• Industry experience in Medical Affairs.
• Oncology experience and experience working with Community Oncology practices and/or organizations is preferred.
• Strong business acumen; translation of scientific expertise and knowledge to achieve the identified goals of the company.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate that strategy into an actionable work plan.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, relationship-building, negotiating, and communication skills.
• Capacity to develop and deliver high-quality presentations is essential.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills to support project planning across multiple activities, and to anticipate and prioritize workloads.
• Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment and approach; ability to network and partner with both internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite and HCPs across academic institutions, community practices, societies, and third parties.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems; ability to identify and query key findings from study data and publications.
• Experience in developing effective abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and slides as well as presenting at scientific meetings.
• Must be fully cognizant of, and adhere to, regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements for clinical trials and related Medical Affairs activities; thorough knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of autonomy and independence.
• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time and occasionally on short notice.
• Mainly US travel and includes (but not limited to) travel within territory, travel to national and regional meetings, and travel to headquarters (HQ).
• 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

• Advanced medical, scientific or clinical degree (e.g., PhD, MD, PharmD, NP or PA) with 8+ years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry or healthcare setting.
• Industry experience in Medical Affairs.
• Oncology experience and experience working with Community Oncology practices and/or organizations is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of strategies and implementation plans to address education, research, and Medical Affairs insights and data generation needs within US Community Oncology practices.
• Prepare and present scientific data at internal meetings and external advisory boards.
• Co-create a Real-World Evidence (RWE) generation plan with key US Community Oncology practices and initiate RWE studies to support specific molecules and indications.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership and support at key scientific meetings with US HCPs and patients, focusing on Community Oncology practices.
• Serve as an educational resource and trainer to Gilead colleagues, including US Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) / Medical Key Account Liaisons (MKALs), covering medical educational activities, grants, and investigator-sponsored/collaborative studies.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs Research (MAR), Global Review Committee (GRC) / Local Review Committee (LRC) teams, and Clinical Research and Development (R&D).
• Lead the delivery of timely, accurate, and succinct communication of fair-balanced clinical and scientific presentations to Community Oncology healthcare professionals.
• Participate in the editorial review of all relevant scientific content.
• Support data generation activities through critical review of global investigator-sponsored research (ISR) / collaborative, Ph3b, and Ph4 study proposals.
• Review abstracts and/or manuscripts resulting from collaborative and RWE studies.
• Communicate Gilead’s commitment to scientific excellence through research and education in Community Oncology practices.
• Collaborate effectively and compliantly with colleagues in other functional areas within Gilead.
• Support the development, deployment, and appropriate use of field tools and resources for the CCC.
• Lead and shepherd oncology medical assets through the Medical Review Committee (MRC) process.
• Serve as a specific point of contact for the cross-functional field matrix teams within their territory, working to create a unified approach to Community Oncology strategy and execution.
• Provide training at national and regional levels for medical and commercial colleagues.
• Lead CCC projects/studies with a degree of autonomy, establishing relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Select sites for participation in the CCC based on objective criteria.
• Identify and develop relationships with regional and national opinion leaders to support the CCC.
• Anticipate and resolve complex obstacles and difficulties in a compliant and collaborative manner.
• Maintain familiarity with all relevant complex scientific data and commit to continuing education.
• Work as a member of several teams, including MSL and MKAL teams, Key Account Directors (KADs), and national accounts.
• Lead relationships with vendors and collaborators for the delivery of materials such as the CCC Playbook, CCC/SEC Newsletter, and CCC Dashboard.
• Contribute to the development of Global and Local strategic plans.
• Support CCC efforts and strategic planning for US-based Oncology Societies focused on community engagement.
• Perform other activities as assigned to support US Medical Affairs strategy development and tactical execution.
• Adhere to all applicable pharmaceutical codes, Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines, and Gilead policies.
• Exhibit Gilead’s core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, and Inclusion.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role).
• Paid time off.
• Benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director