Sr Manager, Medical Affairs Operations at Gilead Sciences

Foster City, California, United States

Gilead Sciences Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • BSc, MSc in life science related field or comparable work experience
  • Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or health care industry, ideally in Medical Affairs
  • Strong project management skills
  • Experience with digital processes and solutions (expertise in Material Review platforms such as Veeva MedInquiry, VeevaVault, MedDocs, etc.)
  • Superior organisation and prioritisation skills
  • Ability to work in a site-based role in Foster City, CA (preferred) or Raleigh, NC (no remote work)

Responsibilities

  • Drive delivery of technologies and platforms to meet Medical Affairs customer relationship and performance measurement needs
  • Partner with Medical Affairs Excellence, Medical Affairs Affiliate leaders, Global Medical Strategy and Operations Leaders, and the IT organization to implement technology solutions
  • Advise internal stakeholders on enabling business capabilities with enterprise technology tools
  • Align tools to performance expectations and continuously adapt compliant, efficient, and effective technologies to changing business needs
  • Work within a matrix environment to cultivate tool advocacy with senior leadership
  • Plan and implement the Canada Medical Grants Program and participate in the Grant Review Committee
  • Lead the medical planning process at the TA level, measurement of Medical Affairs effectiveness, departmental goal setting and tracking; create reports and presentations
  • Provide budget oversight in collaboration with the Country Medical Director and local Finance Lead
  • Provide project management to the MLT
  • Oversee and lead initiatives to raise standards within Medical Affairs, including training programs; partner with HR and L&D for training and development plans
  • Ensure consistency and efficiency of departmental operations and alignment with company procedures, policies, and processes
  • Provide quality oversight of Medical Affairs activities including SOPs, training, audit programs, and related recordings
  • Develop, refine, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for Medical Affairs activities
  • Work on special projects in close collaboration with the Country Medical Director

Skills

Medical Affairs
Technology Platforms
Performance Measurement
Stakeholder Management
IT Implementation
Matrix Environment
Compliance
Enterprise Tools

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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