Gilead Sciences

Principal Medical Scientist, US Medical Affairs, Oncology (CA)

Posted on: 10 Aug 2021

Foster City, CA

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead heme/onc products
Delivers timely, accurate, and succinct clinical and scientific presentations to heme/ onc healthcare providers, both proactively and in response to requests for information, consistent with promotional compliance, PhRMA guidelines, and FDA regulatory requirements
Implements defined goals and objectives aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and other strategic initiatives
Provides independent thought and initiative in the preparation and completion of a variety of projects and ensuing reports.
Participates in special projects based on extensive knowledge base, experience and competency, using a degree of autonomy in the preparation and completion of projects and reports, and by establishing relationships with internal and with external contacts as needed
Identifies and develops relationships with regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead products; establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non-academic settings.
Trains Gilead approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits
Serves as a medical resource to Gilead’s heme/onc Therapeutic Sales Specialists, and provides sales force with training at national and regional levels
Participate in advisory boards, symposia, and clinical conferences
Supports Gilead Phase IV program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel.
Selects sites for both Phase IV and other clinical trials.
Anticipates complex obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.
Works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Clinical Research, Global Safety and Medical Communication.
Sought out from within and outside Gilead for advice and collaboration on complex issues and resolution of complex problems.
Supports the development, deployment, and appropriate use of field tools and resources (e.g. slide decks)
Maintains familiarity with all relevant complex scientific data and commits to continuing education to maintain knowledge base.
Has the ability to work as a member of several teams, such as national MS team, regional sales team, national accounts, and others.
Adheres to all applicable pharmaceutical codes, Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines, and Gilead policies
Exhibits Gilead’s core values: integrity, teamwork, accountability, excellence, and inclusion

Requirements:

Advanced medical/scientific/clinical degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP, and PA preferred) with experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related healthcare field required
A minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a minimum of 2 years pharmaceutical experience
Prior experience with oncology/breast cancer preferred, with strong knowledge of the clinical research process, treatment landscape, and professional society treatment guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Capacity to develop and deliver high-quality presentations is essential
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills required
Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment and approach; ability to network and partner with internal and external stakeholders, including medical thought-leaders, academic institutions, large group practices, medical directors, and pharmacy directors
Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the management of multiple priorities and resources
Strong business skills/acumen; translation of scientific expertise and knowledge to achieve the identified business goals of the company
Live in designated region and be able to travel > 70% of the time, occasionally with short notice, to cover regional territory

Gilead Sciences

Foster City, CA

Gilead Sciences, Inc., a research-based biopharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, and commercializes medicines in the areas of unmet medical needs in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company’s products include Biktarvy, Descovy, Odefsey, Genvoya, Stribild, Complera/Eviplera, Atripla, and Truvada for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults; and Vosevi, Vemlidy, Epclusa, Harvoni, and Viread products for treating liver diseases.

It also provides Yescarta, a chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy for adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma; Zydelig, a kinase inhibitor; Letairis, an oral formulation of an endothelin receptor antagonist for pulmonary arterial hypertension; Ranexa, a tablet to treat chronic angina; and AmBisome, an antifungal agent to treat serious invasive fungal infections. In addition, the company offers its products under the name Cayston, Emtriva, Hepsera, Sovaldi, and Tybost. Further, it develops product candidates for the treatment of HIV/AIDS and liver diseases, hematology/oncology, inflammation/respiratory diseases, and others.

The company markets its products through its commercial teams; and in conjunction with third-party distributors and corporate partners. Gilead Sciences, Inc. has collaboration agreements with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Janssen Sciences Ireland UC; Japan Tobacco Inc.; Galapagos NV; Scholar Rock Holding Corporation; Tango Therapeutics; National Cancer Institute; Pfizer, Inc.; Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.; Gadeta B.V.; HiFiBiO Therapeutics; Agenus Inc.; HOOKIPA Pharma Inc.; Goldfinch Bio, Inc.; and insitro Inc. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.

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