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.

The Director, BIC/LEN USMA Commercialization Team Lead will play a key leadership role within the US Medical affairs (USMA) organization, reporting to the Executive Director of the HIV Treatment Strategy team. This position will focus on supporting the commercialization strategy for the BIC/LEN portfolio, ensuring medical alignment with brand objectives and cross-functional plans. The Director will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive medical initiatives that support current HIV treatment therapies and prepare for future launches.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Medical Leadership & Brand Expertise

• Serve as the medical and scientific expert for the BIC/LEN portfolio, supporting commercialization strategy and marketing teams.

• Act as a medical liaison to foster collaboration between US Medical ABairs, Global Medical Affairs, and US/Global Commercial teams.

• Provide medical input into brand planning, lifecycle management, and commercialization efforts for BIC/LEN.

• Represent Medical Affairs in commercialization team meetings, ensuring alignment of medical and commercial strategies.

Cross-Functional Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate medical initiatives, strategies, timelines, and publication plans to commercial stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, Clinical, Public/Government ABairs, and other partner functions to support cross-functional projects.

Commercial Strategy & Advisory Support

• Provide medical support for US commercial activities, including Scientific Advisory Boards (planning, content review, and presentation).

• Contribute to Promotional Review Committee (PRC) discussions and review of material for scientific accuracy.

• Ensure medical narrative alignment and scientific accuracy in commercial materials and campaigns for BIC/LEN.

Training & Educational Support

• Review and contribute to commercial training materials for sales and clinical liaison teams.

• Present at commercial training sessions, including midyear and national meetings.

• Support development and delivery of training workshops and tactical planning sessions.

Portfolio & Launch Planning

• Lead medical support for BIC/LEN portfolio commercialization and launch planning activities.

• Align medical initiatives and POA tactical planning with the local strategic cross- functional plan.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

• 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

• HIV experience required.

• At least 3–5 years of Pharma industry experience; prior leadership or team coordination experience preferred.

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

• Must adhere to regulatory and legal (Business Conduct) requirements for US Medical Affairs activities.

• Office-based position in Foster City, CA with ability to travel up to 25% for cross-functional meetings and conferences, including occasional weekends.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in medical information, slide development, medical writing, and project/conference management.• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to utilize scientific resources across a variety of settings.

• Prior experience collaborating with commercial/marketing teams.

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. 

 

The salary range for this position is: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. 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.

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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