Director, US Medical Affairs – HIV Treatment Strategy

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve 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 worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

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Job Description

AtGileadour 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 worlds 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.

Position Overview:

Gilead Sciences is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director to join the US Medical Affairs HIV Treatment Strategy team. This leadership role will focus on optimizing the impact of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team through strategic insight generation field engagement and training initiatives. The Director will play a critical role in shaping and executing medical strategy by leveraging field-based insights enhancing scientific exchange and ensuring alignment with Gileads mission to advance HIV treatment and care.

Key Responsibilities:

MSL Strategy & Field Engagement

• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to support the US HIV MSL team.

• Partner with Field Directors to ensure alignment of MSL activities with medical strategy and scientific priorities.

• Drive excellence in field medical engagement through innovative tools resources and metrics.

Field-Based Insights

• Establish and oversee a robust process for collecting analyzing and communicating actionable field insights.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs Clinical Development Commercial and Global teams to ensure insights inform strategic decisions.

• Present synthesized insights to senior leadership to guide data generation evidence planning and stakeholder engagement.

• Supports US and Global advisory programs as needed

Training & Scientific Development

• Creates US-focused medical training documents as needed to support field Medical Scientists. Design and implement comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training programs for MSLs focused on HIV science therapeutic landscape and stakeholder engagement.

• Ensure MSLs are equipped with the latest data publications and messaging aligned with Gileads scientific and medical strategy.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop training content and delivery formats tailored to field needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key liaison between US Medical Affairs and Global Medical Affairs Clinical Development and Commercial teams.

• Support the development of medical communication plans advisory boards and congress activities.

• Contribute to the development of medical content for field use including slide decks FAQs and scientific narratives.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree with 12 years of experience or MS/MA degree with 10 years of experience or PhD/PharmD with 8 years of experience or MD with 4 years of experience.

• MD DO NP PA PharmD or other advanced health care degree with 6 years of relevant industry/clinical experience in HIV preferred.

• Deep experience in Medical Affairs including field-based roles and strategic leadership.

• Deep understanding of HIV therapeutic area and evolving treatment landscape required.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex projects.

• Strong analytical skills and experience with insight generation and application.

• Excellent verbal written and visual communication presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in training design and delivery for scientific audiences.

• Ability to travel as required which may include occasional weekend travel is required

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience managing or supporting MSL teams.

• Familiarity with medical insight platforms and CRM tools.

• Experience working in a matrixed organization and influencing without direct authority.

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion -knowingthe business value of diverse teams modeling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

• Develop Talent - understand the skills experience aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employeesare receivingthe feedback and insight needed to growdevelopand realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals purpose and organizationalobjectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

The salary range for this position is:

Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation including experience qualifications and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. 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*.

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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