Medical Scientist HIV Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Medical Scientist HIV Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba
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At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve tackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID19 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 worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of lifechanging scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions and were 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
Gilead Sciences is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Medical Scientist (MS) capable of working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. The successful candidate will assume a fulltime employment role in the capacity of Medical Scientist in the HIV therapeutic area and will report to the MS Lead HIV. The role will be fieldbased and requires travel up to 70 of the time. Candidates must be based in Alberta or Saskatchewan.
The Role:
Implements defined goals and objectives aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and other strategic initiatives within the HIV therapeutic area covering treatment and prevention.
Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.
Works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales Marketing Market Access Clinical Research Global Safety and Global Medical Affairs.
The incumbent travels to appointments meetings and conferences on a frequent and regular basis occasionally with short notice.
Exhibits Gileads core values: integrity inclusion teamwork accountability and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Medical Education:
Responds to on and offlabel clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products.
Develops and presents scientific and clinical data related to Gilead products and key HIV topics to health care providers HIV Community and other internal and external stakeholders as requested.
Disseminates scientific information as requested including medical education materials slide decks publications etc. to support clinical practice.
Communicates insights regarding HCP perceptions of the HIV treatment and prevention landscape marketed Gilead and competitor products and emerging pipeline products.
Attends and reports back on National and International conferences as requested. Participates in internal Gilead key abstract identification and critical evaluation of key scientific information presented at the conference.
Reviews current and emerging literature and communicates as requested with HCPs and to internal Gilead colleagues.
KOL Development:
Establishes develops and maintains strong relationships with opinion leaders clinical investigators and healthcare professionals at academic and nonacademic settings.
Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leader advocates for Gilead products through personal contacts and onsite visits.
Connects external HCP and other HIV treatment and prevention stakeholders with internal Gilead colleagues to further education and research collaborations.
Creates connections between external HCPs and other HIV Treatment and Prevention community stakeholders to foster education research and patient care.
Research/Data Generation Support:
Supports Gilead clinical operations through site/investigator identification and liaising regarding recruitment and enrollment challenges.
Supports investigatorsponsored and collaborative research through liaising with investigators on alignment with Gilead strategic priorities and data gaps and presenting potential study ideas to internal review committees.
Identifies publication opportunities and facilitates development of publications as requested.
Critical Competencies:
Advanced health sciences degree (M.D. Pharm. D. PhD are preferred) with 5 years of experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
Two to four years of experience in HIV and/or infectious disease therapeutic area preferred but not required.
Advanced interpersonal skills including demonstrated proficiency in building relationships with opinion leaders in health care professions and with patient advocacy groups and the ability to network within the health care community.
Excellent oral and written communication skills strong scientific and business acumen.
Excellent project management ability and organizational skills including the management of multiple priorities and resources and high attention to detail.
Excellent judgment and personal initiative are required.
Advanced computer knowledge (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook Teams Concur Zoom) is required.
Must have knowledge of and be willing to comply with all regulatory/compliance policies.
Ability to travel 70 of the time; domestic and international travel is required including potential attendance at conferences which may include occasional weekend travel.
Bilingual (French and English) candidates are preferred but not required.
Gilead Core Values:
Integrity (doing whats right)
Teamwork (working together)
Excellence (being your best)
Accountability (taking personal responsibility)
Inclusion (encouraging diversity)
Gilead Leadership Commitment:
I AM BOLD in aspiration and AGILE in .
I CARE and make time for people.
I LISTEN speak openly and explain the why.
I TRUST others and myself to make sound decisions.
I OWN the impact of my words and actions.
We are committed to creating a healthier world for everyone no matter the challenges ahead of us. Through bold and transformative science were driving innovation that has the potential to become the next generation of lifechanging medicines. Our ambition is evident in our mission. Because the impossible is not impossible. Its whats next.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.
Employment Type
Full-Time
