TA Lead, Senior Director or Director of Medical Affairs, HIV UKI

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.

Every member of Gileads 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 were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

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Job Description

Specific responsibilities:
Provides vision and direction for the assigned Medical Affairs team
Leads and manages a team of Medical Affairs professionals directly and indirectly including the line manager for the field-based MS team
Provides clear strategic guidance for the development and execution of the TA strategy the medical Plans of Action (POAs) and cross-functional projects
Ensures continuous development and training of the team and individual team members based on Gileads Competency Models; acts as a coach and mentor for team members
Sets clear performance expectations that are aligned with company and department goals; monitors progress and delivers fair and effective performance reviews
Plans and monitors the departmental budget
Leads hiring of the team and ensures excellent onboarding of new team members
Participates in the exchange with the medical community and maintains a thought leaders network
Involved in the development and execution of the cross-functional product and TA strategy:
Contributes to the development of the Market Access strategy in coordination with Market Access Regulatory Affairs Country Medical Director and General Manager; delivers the medical part of the plan
Contributes to the cross-functional TA leadership and provides strategic input into the TA strategy and Business Plans of Action (BPOAs)
Contributes to the development of European and global medical POAs
Collaborates effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functional areas e.g. Clinical Research Sales and Marketing Market Access PVE

Has additional internal and external leadership roles:

• Contributes to the overall country Medical Affairs strategy and is a member of the country Medical Leadership Team (MLT)
• Stays up to date with Medical Affairs management approaches in the industry and applies them to the Gilead team where appropriate
• Stays up to date with medical and scientific developments in the field and applies them internally
• Provides local medical expert input into global product development
• Leads and/or contributes to organisational projects at the national international and departmental level
• Represents Gilead Germany to external and internal stakeholders including groups of experts medical professional groups societies regulatory groups and at national and international scientific meetings

Required Knowledge Experience & Skills:

• 12 years of relevant experience with Bachelors degree or 10 years of relevant experience with Advanced scientific degree (e.g. MD PharmD PhD)
• Advanced clinical and/or scientific knowledge in rheumatology inflammatory bowel disease immunology or other inflammatory disease areas
• Relevant pharmaceutical company experience within Medical Affairs
• Significant people management experience
• Ability to embrace Gileads patient-centric values including highest ethical and compliance standards
• Strategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellence
• Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail and prioritisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
• Works independently with minimal supervision
• Experience of working in an international environment

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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