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Director, Medical Affairs Emerging Viruses/COVID-19
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Position Number: 2495900
Location: Foster City, CA
Position Type: Medicine - Physicians

Director, Medical Affairs Emerging Viruses/COVID-19
United States Remote

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gileads therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the companys five core values. Thats because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

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Director, Medical Affairs - Emerging Viruses/COVID-19

Reporting to the lead of the Global Emerging Viruses (EV)/COVID-19 team, this role is a leadership position within the Medical Affairs organization, responsible for developing and driving the COVID-19 Global Medical Affairs Plan.

The key functions of this role will be to collaborate with internal and external customers involved in Emerging Viruses, specifically COVID-19, including the Foster City Medical Affairs team, the US Medical Affairs team, Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs Research, Commercial Strategy, Marketing, Value and Market Access, Clinical Research, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Contracts/Finance, Pharmacology, Legal, and the field-based Medical Scientists.

Specific Job Requirements:

Demonstrate deep subject matter expertise regarding Gilead EV/COVID-19, remdesivir clinical trials and clinical use, pipeline, and competitive products
Develop strategies and implementation plans to define and address unmet research and medical needs within the patient populations affected
Direct and manage one or more Gilead colleagues on the Global EV/COVID-19 team.
Prepare presentation materials and present scientific data at internal meetings and external advisory boards
Serve as an information resource and trainer to Gilead colleagues, medical educational stakeholders, grants partners, and Gilead-sponsored/collaborative study investigators
Support EV/COVID-19 data generation activities through:
- Critical review of global investigator-sponsored research, Ph 3b and Ph4 study proposals as a member or chair of MAST committees
- Review abstracts and/or manuscripts
- Communicate Gilead's commitment to scientific excellence in EV/COVID-19 through research and education
Provide medical and scientific leadership and support at key scientific meetings involving EV/COVID-19
Provide strategic input to Global Medical Affairs Plan and Regional Medical Affairs Plans (POAs)
Serve on Independent Medical Education (IMED) Committee to review and give medical perspective on IMED proposals
Oversee medical and scientific review of promotional materials for PRC

Other activities, as assigned, to support EV/COVID-19 Medical Affairs

Essential Skills:

Ability to think strategically and translate that strategy into an actionable work plan
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiating communication skills
Experience and comfort presenting scientific information in educational forums
Excellent organizational skills to support project planning across multiple activities, anticipate and prioritize workload
Excellent teamwork skills. 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
Experience in clinical patient care (general or subspecialty, specifically Pulmonology, Infectious Diseases, or Critical Care Medicine) is highly desirable.
Experience in developing effective abstracts, manuscripts, posters and slides and presenting at scientific meetings
Must be fully cognizant and adhere to regulatory and legal (Business Conduct) requirements for clinical trials and other Medical Affairs activities; thorough knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials
Able to work with a level of autonomy and independence

Required Experience:

M.D., PharmD., D.O., or PhD (biological or pharmaceutical sciences) > 5 years clinical experience
Industry experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or Research or success in a similar role outside of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry preferred

Gilead Core Values:

Integrity (Doing What's Right)
Teamwork (Working Together)
Excellence (Being Your Best)
Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

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Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead has made the decision to require all U.S. employees and contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.\u200b

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