Senior Field Director HIV, Medical Affairs – Northeast Region

Gilead Sciences

5d•$255,425 - $330,550•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

PhD/PharmaD/ MD and 12 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Must reside within region, New York is preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills, motivation, initiative, mentoring, strategic thinking, problem solving, planning, & organizational skills.
Advanced scientific degree required, doctorate level clinical/medical degree (e.g., MD, DO, PharmD, Ph.D., NP/PA) preferred.
10+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, 5+ years in an MSL function and/or US Medical Affairs role, 5+ years in clinical practice.
Clinical practice experience within HIV (Treatment or Prevention) is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of US pharma rules and regulations particularly as they apply to MSL activities; ability to develop, coach & oversee a highly compliant MSL function.
Experience managing teams as well as functional area projects, resources, & budgets.
Leadership experience developing, tracking & reporting team performance, preferably in Medical Affairs.
Experience with managing & developing HCP relationships.

Responsibilities

Leads and manages a team of HIV MSLs in the assigned North-East region, and reports to the US Medical Affairs Executive Director.
Oversees MSL scientific engagement activities to support compliant HCP interactions as well as scientific insight and data collection to inform internal strategies.
Ensures the successful dissemination of innovative clinical information to thought leaders and fosters medical and scientific information exchange from and throughout the specific disease communities.
Identifies, recruits, and hires top talent to build an MSL team; coaches, oversees, and conducts performance evaluations of MSLs via active observation of the team; establishes clearly defined team and individual goals and objectives (quantitative and qualitative); implements processes to routinely monitor progress, supporting and correcting performance as necessary.
Coordinates Medical Sciences participation in Gilead advisory boards, symposia, internal training, and educational programs (e.g., speaker training and conference planning).
Guides the MSL team with their territory strategic planning and provides constructive coaching for scientific engagement and field excellence.
Directs MSL activities to ensure the highest ethical standards & compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, policies, SOPs, code of conduct, and guidelines.