Field Activation Specialist - Long Beach

Position Overview

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

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to creating a healthier world for all people by advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. With operations in over 35 countries and headquarters in Foster City, California, Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that improve the lives of patients worldwide.

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 primary focus will be on raising HIV prevention awareness, activating individual healthcare practitioners (HCPs) and large accounts, and reducing barriers to HIV prevention within a specific geographic area. This role requires advocacy, open discussion about sexual health, and a comprehensive account management approach through in-person representation, face-to-face meetings, and strategic partnerships.

You will build working relationships with healthcare providers, deliver timely disease awareness information, clinical updates, and education on healthcare changes. The ability to translate complex clinical concepts into easily understood messages for diverse audiences is crucial. Success in this role relies on strong presentation and communication skills, and a proven ability to effectively interact with healthcare professionals.

This unique opportunity supports the Long Beach Territory, covering the metro Long Beach, up to El Segundo, over to Commerce, City of Industry, and out to Riverside. Candidates are required to reside within this area for consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Account Management & Market Expansion Strategy:
  • Build strong relationships and engage healthcare providers across various touchpoints, fostering open dialogue to understand their perspectives and behaviors related to HIV prevention and maximizing the impact of Gilead's products.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive territory business plan that addresses 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 of the therapeutic area’s disease state.
  • Actively promote HIV prevention generally and the appropriate use of Gilead products specifically to healthcare professionals.

Company 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.