Senior Medical Science Liaison - South Texas

Gilead Sciences

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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. This field-based Oncology Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will be part of the Breast team of Medical Science Liaisons reporting to a regional Field Director. The MSL will disseminate clinical information about Gilead’s innovative oncology products to key opinion leaders, academic institutions, community group practices, healthcare professionals (including allied healthcare members), and professional organizations. The geography includes the South Texas Region.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree with 10+ years of experience or MS/MA degree with 8+ years of experience or PhD/PharmD with 5+ years of experience or MD with 2 years of experience
• Relevant oncology experience must include at least 5 yrs clinical practice experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Well-developed experience in preparing and delivering presentations is required.
• Ability to travel > 70% of the time, occasionally with short notice, including some weekends
• A Senior MSL requires 2+ years of experience, with a relevant degree.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (i.e. MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, NP/PA) preferred or may have a BS in pharmacy or BS/MS nursing with varying levels of clinical and/or industry experience.
• Clinical practice/industry experience within therapeutic area of interest desirable.
• Experience in the management or investigation of clinical trials is preferred.
• Clinical patient contact experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Relays medical information to opinion leaders within a specified region.
• Interacts and supports customers with medical questions by having scientific discussions or attending medical meetings.
• Works on special projects that are of smaller scope or supports larger projects.
• Engages Health Care Providers in one-on-one interactions focused on providing scientific data.
• Demonstrates leadership, self-initiation and success in support of larger projects.
• Develops a national network of opinion leaders by building credibility.
• Recognizes issues and trends that may impact the success of their role.
• Demonstrates the ability to function independently and good business acumen.
• Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products.
• Develops and presents complex scientific and clinical data for these products.
• Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead products and trains Gilead approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits.
• Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non-academic settings.
• Provides sales force with training at national and regional levels.
• Works on Gilead Phase IV program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel.
• Selects sites for both Phase IV and other clinical trials.
• Anticipates complex obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.
• The Senior MSL works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Clinical Research, Global Safety and Medical Communication.
• Others both from within and outside Gilead seek the Senior MSL out for advice and collaboration on complex issues and resolution of complex problems.
• Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.
• The Senior MSL travels to appointments, meetings and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication are required
• The senior MSL must be fully cognizant of all relevant complex scientific data.
• Must also be cognizant of complex regulatory requirements for field-based personnel.
• Must be committed to continuing education to maintain knowledge base.
• Others both from within and outside Gilead seek the Senior MSL out for advice and collaboration.
• Anticipates complex obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and acts upon these to resolve them in a collaborative manner.
• Must have the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MSL team, regional sales team, national accounts, and others.
• Utilizes scientific resources for impactful presentations in a variety of different settings
• Exhibits Gilead’s core values: integrity, teamwork, accountability, excellence, and inclusion

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees