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
At Gilead our 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 world’s 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.
As the Director, Medical Affairs Research, you will be responsible for providing Medical Affairs Research (MAR) management, operational, and logistical support in global late phase research in all Gilead’s therapeutic areas (TAs) including, but not limited to HIV, Liver Diseases, Inflammation and Oncology. This includes Investigator Initiated Research (IIR), collaborative research, and MA-led Gilead-sponsored research. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in medical affairs operations and experience in late phase research studies.
Essential Duties & Job Functions:
Drive project management and execution of MAR strategic initiatives as directed by the MAR Leadership Team. Including support of change management initiatives as needed by providing resources, tools, and expertise enabling successful implementation of new or improved processes and strategies
Represent MAR on cross functional initiatives identifying opportunities for process improvement or defining new ways of working that increase collaboration and eliminate redundancy
Oversee management of the MA research proposal management system
Develop, track and report on KPIs to measure operational performance and strategic impact of MAR deliverables
Develop and maintain a common filing and archive system for essential MAR documents and regularly clean up files and archives, to support efficient and effective localization of essential medical documents e.g. during audits
Contribute to Integrated Evidence Planning across therapeutic areas including identification and implementation of process improvements
Coordinate and manage the cross functional external sponsored research protocol review process across therapeutic areas for Medical Affairs funded studies ensuring the scientific, methodological and patient safety aspects of proposed studies are evaluated in systematic and thorough manner
Prepare and manage communications, presentations, and leadership updates as requested including upkeep of the MA Research Sharepoint site as a vehicle to demonstrate the capabilities, contributions, and impact of MA-led research has within the Gilead Ecosystem
Facilitate training, onboarding, and development programs for MAR team including onboarding new team members
Support the planning, tracking, and fulfillment of the MAR budget
Knowledge & Skills:
Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and approach; must be able to appropriately interact within MA and across Development, senior management, and external customers/vendors
Demonstrated project management, process improvement, and organizational skills, including management of multiple resources and priority projects with tight timelines while maintaining attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Proven track record of executing clearly defined goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated to work independently and having a positive attitude while working as part of teams
Ability to work in a global environment which will require participation in meetings outside of standard work hours to accommodate time zone differences
Ability to apply logic and problem-solving skills under pressure, adapt to change, and successfully work independently and within the context of a team
Thorough knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite
Ability to travel as dictated by business needs
Education & Experience:
12 years of related experience with a BS/BA required. 10 years with an advanced degree strongly preferred (e.g. MPH, PhD, PharmD in life sciences: biological, pharmaceutical sciences, epidemiology, or similar)
Minimum of 6-8 years of experience with broad exposure to all aspects of clinical research and medical affairs operations
Must be fully cognizant of and adhere to regulatory and legal (Business Conduct) requirements for Medical Affairs activities
Scientific knowledge/ experience in any of Gilead’s TAs (HIV, Liver Diseases, COVID-19, Oncology) a plus but not required
People Leader Accountabilities:
•Create Inclusion - knowing the 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 employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and
realize their purpose.
•Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding
them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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