Gilead Sciences

Senior Medical Science Liaison

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, HealthcareIndustries

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Position Overview

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.

Responsibilities

  • Well-developed experience in preparing and delivering presentations is required.
  • Experience in the management or investigation of clinical trials is required.
  • Clinical patient contact experience is required.
  • Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products.
  • Develops and presents complex scientific and clinical data for these products.
  • Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead products and trains Gilead approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits.
  • Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non-academic settings.
  • Provides sales force with training at national and regional levels.
  • Works on Gilead Phase IV program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel.
  • Selects sites for both Phase IV and other clinical trials.
  • Anticipates complex obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.
  • Works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Clinical Research, Global Safety and Medical Communication.
  • Others both from within and outside Gilead seek the Senior MS out for advice and collaboration on complex issues and resolution of complex problems.
  • Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.
  • Travels to appointments, meetings and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice.
  • Must be fully cognizant of all relevant complex scientific data.
  • Must also be cognizant of complex regulatory requirements for field-based personnel.
  • Must be committed to continuing education to maintain knowledge base.
  • Anticipates complex obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and acts upon these to resolve them in a collaborative manner.
  • Must have the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MS team, regional sales team, national accounts, and others.
  • Utilizes scientific resources for impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.

Basic Qualifications

  • MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, NP/PA and relevant experience must include at least 5 yrs clinical practice experience.
  • OR may consider:
    • BS in pharmacy and 10 + years of clinical and/or industry experience.
    • MS in nursing and 8 + years of clinical and/or industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Clinical practice experience within therapeutic area of interest is desirable.
  • Industry experience desirable.

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.

Skills

Presentation skills
Clinical trial management
Clinical trial investigation
Clinical patient contact
Scientific data presentation
Clinical data presentation
Opinion leader development
Speaker training
Investigator relations
Provider relations
Sales force training

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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