Field Activation Specialist - Sacramento

Company Overview

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to creating a healthier world for all people. For over 35 years, Gilead has been at the forefront of tackling diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer, developing therapies that improve lives and ensure global access. The company operates in over 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California. Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.

Position Overview

• Location Type: Onsite
• Job Type: Full time
• Salary: Not Specified
• Territory: Sacramento Territory (Fairfield, Calistoga to Stockton). Candidates are required to reside in this territory for consideration.

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 your assigned geographic area. This role emphasizes advocacy, open discussion about sexual health, and a comprehensive account management approach through in-person representation, face-to-face meetings, and strategic partnerships.

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 regarding 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 needed 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, adhering to Corporate, PhRMA, and OIG guidelines.

Requirements

• 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.
• A proven track record of effectively interacting with healthcare professionals is required.
• Candidates are required to reside within the Sacramento Territory (Fairfield, Calistoga to Stockton) for consideration.

Employee Experience

Gilead believes 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 fulfill their aspirations.