Associate Director, Kite Medical Strategy Lead
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Job Summary
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.
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
We are looking to recruit an Associate Director Medical Strategy Lead to join the Kite Medical Strategy & Communications team in Japan. The Kite Medical Strategy co-develops the Medical Affairs TA strategy and its tactical plan in collaboration with Field Medical and Medical Scientific Communication Lead. This requires close national and international collaboration with colleagues from other departments.
The role reports to the Director Kite Medical Strategy & Communications and is office based in Tokyo requiring national and international travel (including internal meetings and external scientific conferences).
Key Responsibilities
- Leads and develops the Medical Affairs strategy and its tactics for designated Cell Therapy product(s) in Japan including data generation and data dissemination plan.
- Executes Medical Affairs activities and scientific projects based on the medical strategy and Plan of Action including tactical deliverables such as advisory board and real-world evidence (when requested) publication plans and investigator-sponsored studies in close collaboration with other medical team members.
- Works with Global Medical Affairs counterparts and serves as representative from Japan in relevant global meetings.
- Works collaboratively with the other Medical Affairs TA team
- Co-leads and works with the cross-functional brand and launch team.
- Develops and conducts medical education and communication activities including digital face-to-face and print.
- Provide scientific and medical input to scientific publication activities.
- Works collaboratively with Kite & Gilead personnel in Marketing Market Access Research Clinical Development Patient Safety Public Affairs and Governmental Affairs.
- Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or investigational Kite products.
- Presents scientific and clinical data for these products. Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.
- Assists with Kite post-marketing surveillance program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel. Assists with site selection for both Phase IV and other clinical trials.
Basic Qualifications and Requirements
- Advanced degree (i.e. MD PharmD PhD) preferred or may have a BS/MS in pharmacy with varying levels of clinical and/or industry experience.
- Solid pharmaceutical company experience with a good exposure in Medical Affairs
- Proven track record of planning and executing a medical affairs plan
- Experience in the management or investigation of clinical trials is highly desirable.
- Must be fully cognizant of all relevant scientific data and regulatory requirements for field-based
- Industry and Medical Affairs experience required preferably in hematology /oncology or Cell Therapy
Preferred Qualifications and Requirements
- Ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English
- Must be committed to continuing education to maintain knowledge base
- Must have the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MS team regional sales team national accounts and others.
- Utilizes scientific resources for impactful presentations in a variety of different setting
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- Strong desire for cross functional teamwork
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Leadership Experience
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
About Company
Gilead Sciences is continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site to ensu ... View more
