Assoc Director, Medical Information

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

Job Overview:

• Responds to unsolicited medical requests regarding Gilead products from HCPs, members of the public, and internal Gilead colleagues. Responses are provided in a timely manner using approved scientific response documents, up-to-date literature support, and other resources
• Uses scientific and MI expertise to drive strategic initiatives and empower Gilead partners, HCPs, and patients to enable timely, informed decisions and improved patient outcomes
• Performs appropriate medical review for promotional and/or medical materials
• Prepares global scientific resources in collaboration with local affiliate teams
• Identifies, reports and records adverse events and product complaints in a timely manner in accordance with SOP.
• Contributes to development of GMI strategy and represents GMI cross-functionally
• May lead department-wide and/or global projects, initiatives, and product launches

Responsibilities:

Routine responsibilities may include the following:

• Develop and maintain a deep knowledge of product, disease state and competitor landscape for assigned therapeutic area
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical and scientific information regarding Gilead products and documents in the request handling system
• Research and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to address complex requests.
• Create, update, and participate in review, quality check and approval of MI response documents
• Collaborate with affiliate MI and relevant internal partners who may include medical affairs, development, regulatory, global patient safety and operations, commercial, to manage global response topics and content
• Prepare and approve data on file to support response documents and complex requests
• Maintain document repository with routine review of approved documents for new data from regulatory updates, scientific conferences, up-to-date literature searches, proactive literature surveillance, or newly published materials
• Understand the needs and preferences of internal and external partners and customers
• Review and provide analysis of MI databases for trends, customer insights and data gaps to guide content development and prepare customer interaction reports to share with internal stakeholders
• Participate and support MI booths at scientific congresses
• Serve as liaison for department specific training for new staff members, cross-functional colleagues and vendors, as required
• Contribute to departmental strategic initiatives by supporting key activities within the TA, including product launches, labeling updates, patient engagement etc.
• Execute and drive global MI initiatives and actions in a timely way to advance the provision of MI to improve patient care
• Identify, report and record adverse events and product complaints in a timely manner in accordance with SOP
• Serve as department SME for one or more product(s) or TA
• Build and cultivate relationships with appropriate functions

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams, across geographies
• Ability to create and clearly communicate scientific data for different audiences,
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal requirements for the provision of MI in the pharmaceutical environment
• Ability to analyze and evaluate clinical, biomedical and scientific data
• Demonstrates Gilead's core values and Leadership Commitments
• Has a strong attention to detail, excellent project management and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience with problem-solving and project management preferred

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate and 5+ years of relevant experience OR
• Master's and 8+ years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor's and 10+ years of relevant experience OR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmacy, Nursing or Medical/ Life Sciences degree/advanced degree or equivalent
• Experience in MI preferred or comparable experience within a healthcare/clinical environment
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a MI vendor
• Experience in conducting medical/promotional reviews

The salary range for this position is: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00. 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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