Sr Manager, Medical Affairs

Gilead Sciences•Mississauga, ON

9d•CA$147,305 - CA$190,630•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Medical Manager / Associate Director focuses on developing and executing the medical affairs strategy in Canada and will be a well organized and results-oriented healthcare professional. This role requires very close collaboration with local and international colleagues from within Medical Affairs and the extended cross-functional team. The role is office-based and will report to the Director, Medical Affairs, Cell Therapy.

Requirements

Advanced health sciences degree (M.D., Pharm. D., PhD are preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Medical Affairs
Experience in Hematologic Malignancies is preferred
Proven track record of developing and/or executing a medical affairs plan of action
Ability to embrace Gilead’s 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, analyze 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

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and execution of the Medical Affairs Plan of Action, in alignment with the broader cross-functional strategy.
Develops and Executes Medical Affairs activities and scientific projects based on the medical strategy and Plan of Action, in close collaboration with other global medical team members.
Provide strategic and operational support to Medical Field team, including the coalition and dissemination of field insights to relevant stakeholders.
Develops and conducts medical education and communication activities in accordance with identified learning needs.
Develop effective working relationships as the medical expert with cross functional teams.
Provide strategic support for local Medical Affairs publication planning.
Provide medical leadership to plan and execute Medical Affairs Advisory Programs and provide support as needed to cross-functional HCP advisory boards.
Presents scientific and clinical data in a variety of different settings to support Kite products for the treatment of hematologic malignancies.
Lead the medical and scientific review of local promotional materials for Cell Therapy.
Works collaboratively and compliantly with colleagues in other functional areas, Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Public and Government Affairs.