Medical Scientist – Medical Affairs (LIVE Therapeutic Areas), South Italy (Campania, Puglia)

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.

Job Description
 

 Medical Scientist – Medical Affairs (LIVE Therapeutic Areas), South Italy (Campania, Puglia)

Company Overview

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.

Job Description

The Medical Scientist (MS) for South Italy is a field‑based scientific expert responsible for supporting the Medical Affairs strategy across the LIVE therapeutic areas (Liver, Inflammation, Respiratory Virus and EP). The MS contributes to scientific communication, insight generation, clinical research support and cross‑functional execution of the Medical Plan, working in full compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

The role covers the following regions: Campania, Puglia, Molise, Basilicata, Calabria and Sicilia, ensuring high‑quality scientific exchange with healthcare professionals, scientific societies and research centers across the territory.

Given the geographic distribution of the role, candidates residing in Napoli or Bari are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains strong scientific relationships with KOLs, HCPs and academic institutions.

• Acts as a scientific expert, communicating clinical data and real‑world evidence in a balanced and compliant manner.

• Collects and reports medical insights to inform strategic decision‑making.

• Supports implementation of the local Medical Plan for LIVE therapeutic areas.

• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams (Clinical Research, Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory, Drug Safety, Public Affairs).

• Provides scientific support to Clinical Operations for ongoing clinical trials as needed.

• Supports review and management of Investigator Sponsored Research (ISRs).

• Contributes to local evidence‑generation initiatives aligned with the medical strategy.

• Delivers scientific presentations in advisory boards, educational meetings and institutional settings.

• Supports development and review of scientific materials and educational content.

• Ensures that all activities comply with Gilead policies, SOPs and regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrates Gilead’s values of patient centricity, integrity, scientific rigor and ethical behaviour.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD or PharmD).

• Strong background in hepatology or related therapeutic areas.

• Previous experience in Medical Affairs, MSL or clinical research roles.

• Ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific data.

• Strong relationship‑building, communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently in a field‑based role while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams

• Fluent in Italian and English.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company.  Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all  employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws).  Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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