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Reporting to the Sr.Director of Hepatitis B and C Global Medical Affairs, this role is a keyposition within the Global Liver Inflammation, respiratory Virology andEstablished Products (LIVE) Team. The individual in this role will beresponsible for developing and driving the Medical Affairs strategy for the HBVand HCV therapeutic areas while ensuring alignment with the pan-liver approachof the LIVER team. The individual in this role must be able to workcross-functionally. To be successful in this role, the Director must be able towork cross-functionally in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.

An integral part of theHBV and HCV Global Medical Affairs strategy team, the individual will overseeand maintain the tenor of Gilead's communications with the scientificcommunity, including ensuring the creation of high-quality including slidedecks, presentations at medical conferences, advisory boards, digital orface-to-face educational programs and other meeting and promotional materials.Support of therapeutic area development planning and external collaborations isalso required. The Director must be able to engage in project execution asneeded.

The key functions of thisrole

Develop, innovate and execute the Global HDV and Viral Hepatitis Medical Affairs Plans based on a landscape assessment of unmet needs, with cross-functional inputs from colleagues in Liver and Fibrosis Diseases Medical Scientists and Affiliate teams, Government and Public Affairs, Healthcare Policy, Clinical Research, Health Economics and Commercial functions

Review and advise on investigator-sponsored ISR proposals submitted to Gilead for funding

Collaborate with Medical Information to assure maintenance and creation of high-quality professional communications for healthcare professional in response to unsolicited requests for product information

Assess medical education needs in the healthcare environment regarding Viral Hepatitis, Liver and Fibrosis and collaborate with Independent Medical Education Department to assure that appropriate programs are reviewed, supported and aligned with medical education objectives in a compliant manner

Work with Global Medical Affairs colleagues worldwide to pull through scientific and healthcare policy communications and publications from investigator-sponsored research projects

Specific Job Requirements

Subject matter expertise in viral hepatitis (particularly hepatitis B and C) is required

Experience with other liver diseases such has primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a plus

Establish credible knowledge base regarding current and new disease states and develop strategies to address unmet medical needs within the patient populations affected

Prepare presentation materials and present scientific data at internal and external Advisory Boards

Serve as an information resource to Gilead colleagues, including the Medical Scientists, including medical educational activities, grants and investigator-sponsored/collaborative studies

Provide medical and scientific leadership at key scientific meetings (e.g., AASLD, DDW, EASL, APASL)

Serve on Independent Medical Education (IMED) Review Committee to evaluate and give medical perspective on IMED proposals

Demonstrated medical research expertise through prior experience in a medical research function and/or peer-reviewed publications

Lead and execute on core medical affairs functions (i.e. the development of medical collateral such as slidedecks, cover medical conferences, creation of medical symposia, response documents etc.)

Maintain regular contact with community advocates, government and policy officials and KOLs to identify data gaps, track study progress and communication deliverables

Ability to assess, understand and communicate continuously expanding medical and scientific information, as well as market knowledge

Global and affiliate-level experience as demonstrated by prior work in a global and/or local medical affairs setting

Anticipates future industry trends and opportunities, and proactively develops plans to address through Global MA strategy

Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems and identify key findings from study data and publications

Ability to suggest solutions for issues encountered with clinical studies and other projects in area of responsibility

Other activities, as assigned, to support Global Liver and Fibrosis Medical Affairs

Essential Skills:
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiating communication skills

Excellent strategic and organizational skills to support project planning across multiple activities, with ability to anticipate and prioritize workload on multiple ongoing projects

Excellent teamwork skills, both in leading and as part of a cross functional team. Organized; attention to detail and able to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems and identify and query key findings from study data and publications

Prior experience with the execution of core medical affairs functions is a requirement (writing and developing effective presentations including abstracts, manuscripts, posters and slides and presenting at scientific meetings

Must be fully cognizant of, and adhere to, regulatory and legal (Business Conduct) requirements for implementation science and other Medical Affairs activities

Able to work with autonomy and independence

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

Knowledge, Experience& Skills

M.D., D.O., PhD (biological or pharmaceutical sciences), or PharmD, with extensive experience in hepatology, infectious diseases, virology or clinical virology, or background in clinical pharmacy (RPh) with relevant clinical and/or industry work experience

> 5 years’ experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Research including Phase II to Phase IV studies; clinical trials management, medical monitoring and scientific expertise

Prior experience with the execution of core medical affairs functions is a requirement

Prior experience working globally, across different cultures is a plus

Prior experience with viral hepatitis, is a plus

Due to the cross-functional nature of this role, strong skills in mentoring junior team members and working to build and foster teams, is critical. Demonstrated prior experience is a plus.

Gilead Core Values

Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

Teamwork (Working Together)

Excellence (Being Your Best)

Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.