Senior Field Activation Specialist - Thousand Oaks North

Position Overview

• Location Type: Onsite
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

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 developing innovative therapies for diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer, working to improve lives and ensure global access to these treatments. The company's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. Gilead operates in over 35 countries, with its headquarters in Foster City, California.

As a Senior Field Activation Specialist within Gilead's HIV Prevention team, you will be responsible for representing Gilead's products and services to a designated customer base. Your primary focus will be on increasing awareness of HIV prevention, activating both individual healthcare practitioners (HCPs) and large accounts, and working to reduce barriers to HIV prevention within a specific geographic area. This role emphasizes advocacy, open discussions about sexual health, and a comprehensive account management approach through in-person representation, face-to-face meetings, and strategic partnerships.

You will be expected to quickly establish working relationships with and engage healthcare providers, delivering timely disease awareness information, clinical updates, and education on healthcare changes. A key requirement is the ability to translate complex clinical concepts into easily understandable messages for diverse audiences. Success in this role hinges on strong presentation and communication skills, along with a proven history of effectively interacting with healthcare professionals.

This unique opportunity supports the Thousand Oaks North territory, covering areas outside downtown Los Angeles, including Burbank, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, up to Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara, and also encompassing Lancaster, Bakersfield, and Fresno. Candidates are required to reside within this geography to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Account Management & Market Expansion Strategy:
  • Build strong relationships and engage healthcare providers across various touchpoints.
  • Engage in open dialogue to understand their current perspectives and behaviors related to HIV prevention.
  • Maximize 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 customer journey movement.
  • Adjust 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.

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.