Field Activation Specialist - Central Florida

Company Information

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.

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.

Position Overview

• Location Type: Onsite
• Job Type: Full time
• Salary:

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.

As a Field Activation Specialist within Gilead's HIV Prevention team, you will represent Gilead's products and services to a defined customer base. Your focus will be on raising HIV prevention awareness, activating both individual health care practitioners (HCPs) and large accounts, and reducing barriers to HIV prevention within a specific geographic area. This role emphasizes advocacy, open and frank discussion about sexual health, and a comprehensive account management approach through in-person representation, face-to-face meetings, and strategic partnerships.

You will quickly establish working relationships with and engage with healthcare providers and deliver timely disease awareness information, clinical updates, and education on healthcare changes. The ability to distill complex clinical concepts into easily understood messages tailored to diverse audiences is essential. Success in this role depends on strong presentation and communication skills and a proven track record of effectively interacting with healthcare professionals.

This unique opportunity supports the Central Florida territory from Jacksonville down to Orlando and inclusive of Gainesville, Ocala, Daytona Beach. Candidates are required to reside in this territory for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Account Management & Market Expansion Strategy:
  • Build strong relationships and engage healthcare providers across various touchpoints, engaging in open dialogue to uncover their current perspectives and behaviors related to HIV prevention and maximizing the impact of Gilead's products.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive territory business plan that meets customer needs and achieves activation goals. Continuously monitor activation progress and movement across the customer journey, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet and exceed targets.
• Product & Disease State Expertise:
  • Maintain a deep understanding of Gilead's products, competitive products, and the complexities associated with the therapeutic area’s disease state.
  • Actively promote HIV prevention generally the appropriate use of Gilead products specifically to healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Candidates are required to reside in the Central Florida territory (Jacksonville down to Orlando, inclusive of Gainesville, Ocala, Daytona Beach) for consideration.
• Proven track record of effectively interacting with healthcare professionals.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to distill complex clinical concepts into easily understood messages tailored to diverse audiences.