Director, Strategic Evidence and Collaborations, US Medical Affairs

Reporting to the Senior Director and Head of Strategic Evidence & Collaborations, US Medical Affairs (USMA), the core efforts of this role is to be responsible for co-developing the US Medical Affairs strategy for US Medical Affairs congress plans in collaboration with the COE (Congress Center of Excellence) and the USMA Strategy and Field Based Medical Teams. 

The key functions of this role will be to represent and consider the healthcare environment of the US with internal and external stakeholders involved in cancer therapies across approved and pipeline molecules and indications, including the Global Medical Affairs team, US Medical Access and Quality team, Scientific Communications/Publications, Medical Affairs Outcomes Research, Commercial Strategy, Marketing, Value and Market Access,  Clinical Research/Development, US Public Affairs, US Government Affairs ,Patient Engagement, Business Conduct (Legal), and the field-based US Medical Science Liaisons. 

Travel Requirement: Must be able to travel more than 50% of the time, including a mix of domestic and international travel. 

Job Responsibilities  

 As an integral part of the USMA Oncology team, and in close collaboration with Oncology medical directors, Field Medical., Global Medical Affairs, Medical Affairs Research, Medical Patient Access and Quality, and cross-functional partners, this role will establish and execute an overarching strategy for evidence generation across various tumor types in the US, including collaboration with cooperative groups, NCI/CTEP, and other key organizations. This role will also provide frequent internal and external input into the development of both the US and Global Medical Affairs Strategic Plans for our ADC portfolio, particularly the Integrated Strategic Plan (ISP). Additionally, the role will be a key contributor to the US and Global medical Plan of Action (POA)  

Specific responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:  

• Demonstrate deep subject matter expertise in our full ADC portfolio, the Gilead clinical trials and their clinical use, as well as competitive products 

• Collaborate as a thought partner and significant contributor to the successful work lead by the Community Cancer Collective Team (CCC)  

• Contribute to the development of the Global Integrated Strategic Plan (ISP) and Local Plan of Action (POAs) by providing US and Global based strategic perspectives  

• Develop strategies and implementation plans to define and address education, research, and medical affairs insights and data generation needs within the US  

• Prepare presentation materials and present scientific data at internal meetings and external advisory boards  

• Support US medical efforts in global and regional Congress strategic planning and tactical execution in collab with SEC lead and Center of Excellence (COE) for Congresses. The Role may focus on Disease Specific Efforts and Oncology HCPs engagement in collaboration across the USMA Teams. 

• Support-Lead the USMA medical efforts and strategic planning for US Based Oncology Societies  

• Provide medical and scientific leadership and support at key scientific meetings with US HCPs / patient presence  

• Serve as an information resource to Gilead colleagues, including the US Medical Science Liaisons, including medical educational activities, grants, and investigator-sponsored/collaborative studies.  

• Collaborate with Investigator Sponsored Research (which Gilead calls “Collaboration Research”) with the Medical Affairs Research Team (MAR) and Clinical R&D. 

• Upon limited occasion, Lead the delivery of timely, accurate, and succinct communication of fair-balanced clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare professionals, both proactively and in response to requests for information, consistent with promotional compliance and regulatory requirements  

• Upon occasion, participate in the editorial review of all scientific content to ensure strategic alignment and accuracy  

• Support the development of Disease-Specific Publication Strategy  

• Support data generation activities through:  

• Critical review of global collaboration Research, Ph 3b, and Ph4 study proposals generated in the US  

• Review abstracts and/or manuscripts that result from US collaboration research  

• Communicate Gilead’s commitment to scientific excellence through research and education  

• Provide strategic input to Global Medical Affairs Plan  

• Collaborate effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functional areas throughout Gilead.  

• Other activities, as assigned, to support US Medical Affairs strategy development and tactical execution  

Basic Qualifications:  

• Advanced medical/scientific degree (i.e., Ph.D., MD, Pharm D) and 8+years of experience in Medical Affairs or success in a similar role outside of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry OR  

• MA/MS and 10+years of experience in Medical Affairs or success in a similar role outside of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry OR  

• BA/BS and 12+years of experience in Medical Affairs or success in a similar role outside of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or success in a similar role outside of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.  

• Experience specific to oncology 

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate that strategy into an actionable work plan.  

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal, relationship-building, negotiating, and communication skills.  

• Excellent organizational skills to support project planning across multiple activities, and to anticipate and prioritize workload.  

• Excellent teamwork skills.  

• 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 and presenting at scientific meetings  

• Must be fully cognizant of and adhere to regulatory and legal (Business Conduct) 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  

• Able to work with a high level of autonomy and independence.  

Display of Gilead Core Values:  

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)  

• Teamwork (Working Together)  

• Excellence (Being Your Best)  

• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)  

• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)