Director Global Medical Affairs - Established Products

Gilead

  • Uxbridge, Greater London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 hours ago
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 DescriptionDirector Global Medical Affairs - Established ProductsLocation: Stockley Park, London, UKReports to: Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs – AmBisome, Veklury & Established ProductsAt Gilead, for more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to discover, develop and commercialize therapies in areas of unmet medical need. We are committed to advancing global health through transformative science and a patient-centric approach.We are seeking a Director, Global Medical Affairs to lead strategic and operational medical affairs activities across AmBisome, Veklury, and other Established Products through value optimization and value transition. This role will be instrumental in shaping & executing global medical strategy, generating and disseminating scientific evidence, and supporting lifecycle management in the established products environment.Responsibilities
  • Lead Global Medical Affairs input into key activities within the Established Products portfolio, including lifecycle management, portfolio management, label updates, internal sunset evaluation exercises, regulatory requirements, and regional medical needs
  • Elevate the Global Medical Affairs voice in cross-functional teams across the Established Products portfolio
  • Lead and execute on core global medical affairs activities for AmBisome & Veklury in the strategically invest category, and other products in value optimization and value transition
  • Develop, innovate and execute the Global Medical Affairs plans for AmBisome & Veklury, based on a continuous assessment of the external environment, in alignment with cross-functional and regional teams
  • Develop and deliver data generation & publication plans as part of a cross-functional team to address remaining data gaps and support product value for the mature products within the Established Products portfolio
  • Drive scientific engagement with external stakeholders to inform strategy and ensure scientific leadership in the disease area of invasive fungal infections and COVID-19
  • Provide medical and scientific leadership at key scientific meetings and conferences
  • Collaborate with the Global Medical Affairs & Global Commercial Strategic Organization execution lead teams to drive alignment across therapeutic areas and drive collaboration with the regional and local teams
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Advanced scientific degree (Pharm D., Ph.D., M.D.) with several years of experience in pharmaceutical industry
  • Global and affiliate-level experience as demonstrated by prior work in a global and/or local medical affairs setting, with experience in execution of core medical affairs functions
  • Solution oriented & ‘can-do’ mentality: Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems to break it down to find solutions
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, including management of multiple priorities and resources simultaneously
  • Excellent strategic and organizational skills to support project planning across multiple activities, with ability to anticipate and prioritize workload from multiple ongoing projects
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiating communication skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven track record of working collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
  • Resilience: ability to adapt to a changing internal and external environment
  • Strong business skills/acumen; translation of scientific expertise and knowledge to achieve the identified business goals of the company
  • Bold & creative mindset
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) is required
  • Disease area knowledge of invasive fungal infections, COVID-19, HIV and/or viral hepatitis is a plus
  • Experience with digital communication is a plus
  • Ability to work in a global environment which will require participation in meetings outside of standard work hours and occasionally on the weekends to accommodate time zone differences
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.
Gilead Core Values
  • Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
  • Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
  • Teamwork (Working Together)
  • Excellence (Being Your Best)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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