Senior Field Activation Specialist - Chicago

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in field activation or sales, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to build relationships with healthcare providers and understand their needs. Demonstrated experience in account management and strategic territory planning is also required.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Field Activation Specialist, you will represent Gilead’s products and services to healthcare providers in the Chicago area, focusing on raising HIV prevention awareness and activating both individual HCPs and large accounts. This includes building strong relationships, delivering disease awareness information, clinical updates, and education on healthcare changes, distilling complex concepts into easily understood messages, and executing a territory business plan to achieve activation goals. You will also actively promote Gilead products while adhering to relevant guidelines and collaborate effectively with internal teams.

Skills

Field Activation

Customer Engagement

Biopharmaceutical Knowledge

HIV Prevention

Medical Product Representation

Gilead Sciences

Develops and commercializes biopharmaceuticals

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines for various medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular issues. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new therapies, which are then marketed to healthcare providers, hospitals, and pharmacies after receiving regulatory approval. Gilead differentiates itself from competitors through its strong commitment to R&D and strategic partnerships, such as with SAP Ariba, to enhance its operations and product offerings. The company's goal is to improve health equity and access to care globally, working with communities to ensure that its medicines reach those in need.

Foster City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1987Year Founded

$15,873.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid family time off and paid parental time off

Generous 401(k) contribution matching

Comprehensive medical plans that cover both physical and mental healthcare

Global Wellbeing Reimbursement

Time Off

Global Volunteer Day

Giving Together Program

Employee Support Programs

Flexible Work Options

Risks

Increased competition in HIV treatment from ViiV Healthcare's expanding drug portfolio.

Regulatory scrutiny over drug pricing could impact Gilead's U.S. market operations.

Patent expirations, like Truvada's, lead to increased generic competition and revenue loss.

Differentiation

Gilead's lenacapavir is recognized as the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year for HIV care.

Partnerships with LEO Pharma and Tubulis enhance Gilead's focus on inflammatory and cancer therapies.

Gilead's commitment to health equity initiatives like COMPASS and HepConnect sets it apart.

Upsides

Gilead's strategic partnerships expand its reach in inflammatory and oncology drug markets.

Investment in digital health technologies enhances Gilead's R&D and patient engagement.

Focus on sustainability improves Gilead's operational efficiency and corporate reputation.

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