Associate Director, Medical Affairs

• Provide medical support for development and execution of US Medical Affairs strategic and tactical plans
• Collaborate with oncology therapeutic area leads on content development, Medical Regulatory Compliance reviews, advisory board planning, stakeholder engagement planning, medical congresses, and data generation
• Serve as Medical Strategy point-of-contact for the Medical Science Liaison team, providing training, interpreting insights, and supporting Field Medical strategy
• Create and maintain Oncology Pipeline materials across tumor types with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Alliance Management, and US Medical Affairs
• Provide clinical and scientific input on Independent Medical Education, Grants, Investigator-Sponsored Research / Collaborative Research, and Medical Information documents
• Manage execution of the Local Strategic Plan and Medical Plan of Action
• Lead US Medical Affairs encore publications strategy and execution with the Global Publications team
• Drive initiatives to completion, anticipate obstacles, and resolve issues collaboratively
• Collaborate across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Real World Evidence, and Global Safety
• Attend major and disease-specific congresses, coordinate US Medical Affairs activities, represent Gilead Oncology, and present clinical/scientific information externally
• Travel nationally and internationally, including overnight and weekend travel as required

• Bachelor's Degree and ten years’ experience, or Master's Degree and eight years’ experience, or PhD, PharmD, or MD and two years’ experience
• PhD, PharmD, or MD strongly preferred
• Pharmaceutical, clinical, or research experience in oncology therapeutic area preferred
• Prior US, Global, or large affiliate experience in Oncology Medical Affairs preferred
• Industry experience with knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal requirements for Medical Affairs activities
• Strong project management and execution skills
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating communication competencies
• Superior analytical skills to identify complex challenges and interpret findings from study data and publications
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and independence
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization
• Proven ability to build internal relationships, manage stakeholders, prioritize work, and manage workload while delivering results
• Ability to shape positive dialogues, influence outcomes, and respectfully challenge groups of experts
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally, including overnight and weekends as required

Demonstrates expertise in Oncology Medical Affairs, including strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage complex projects, collaborate across functions, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Oncology Medical Affairs
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analytical Skills

• Medical Strategy Development
• Clinical Input on Medical Education
• Data Generation
• Execution of Medical Plans
• Publications Strategy
• Oncology Pipeline Management
• Independent Medical Education
• Grants Management
• Research Collaboration
• Medical Information Documentation

• Communication Competencies
• Interpersonal Skills
• Relationship-Building
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Skills

• PhD
• PharmD
• MD

• Pharmaceutical Experience
• Clinical Research
• Oncology Therapeutic Area
• Medical Affairs Activities
• Health Economics & Outcomes Research
• Real World Evidence
• Matrixed Organization
• Medical Congresses
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Planning