Director, US Medical Affairs, Patient Access and Quality of Care (PAQ) – Portfolio Strategy

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. 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. 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.

Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development.

Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

We have an exciting opportunity within US Medical Affairs for a Director, Portfolio Strategy in our Patient Access and Quality of Care (PAQ) team. This role is office-based in our Foster City, CA headquarters, or Parsippany, NJ office.

Director, US Medical Affairs, Patient Access and Quality of Care (PAQ) – Portfolio Strategy

The role will be part of the PAQ-Portfolio Strategy team and will have responsibility for the delivery of elements of the US Evidence Strategy across the full Gilead portfolio (currently Oncology and Virology). This position will report to the Senior Director, Portfolio Strategy.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the activities of the USMA PAQ Portfolio Strategy team across the portfolio of medicines in Virology and Oncology

Assist the Portfolio Strategy team in defining the over-arching portfolio evidence strategy and driving consistency across the US portfolio

Co-ordinate the US Local Review Committee (LRC) – prepare study teams to come to LRC with appropriate, in scope studies and have a robust discussion

Ensure LRC materials accurately prepared in advance with all the necessary documentation and alignment with other functions in Gilead such as Patient Safety

Own the reporting for LRC, including tracking studies and publications

Represent the US LRC needs in relevant global forums with GMA / MAR

Co-ordinate US Integrated Evidence Strategy (IES) meetings across the portfolio, including preparing cross functional teams

Deliver tracking of outcomes of US IES meetings with Global evidence generation functions including inclusion in product IEPs, publications and utilization by field teams

Own initiatives to systematize and deliver access to existing evidence to US teams

Deliver narrative workshops for priority brands across the portfolio, working with cross-functional US teams to assess potential narratives for medicines and identify evidence generation that would be needed to support

Collaborate with key cross-functional partners within the US including USMA, US Commercial, US Market Access, Government Affairs and Policy

Collaborate with Global evidence generation partners – GMA / MAR, RWE, HEOR, Clinical Development, Global Publications, PSTs as needed

Facilitate sharing of best practices and learnings for research across the various USMA teams, heightening collaboration with an attention to speed.

Experience and Qualifications

Advanced degree in life sciences in one or more of the following : MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, with 8+ years’ experience preferred but not required. If no advanced degree, a MA / MS or MBA with 10+ years or a BA / BS with 12+ years of experience is required.

7+ years Medical Affairs or HEOR experience.

Health Outcomes or Medical Affairs research background in either Oncology or Virology.

Excellent strategic thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to successfully lead the ideation, development of a plan and move to action.

Willingness and ability to work hands-on and with a sense of urgency, in a fast-paced, scientific, entrepreneurial environment.

Extensive knowledge of the US healthcare ecosystems, landscape and evidence requirements.

An ability to think medically and strategically about the short- and long-term impacts within the US healthcare landscape.

Solid working knowledge of regulatory and compliance environment.

Effective organizational, project planning, and time management skills. Strong sense of urgency and goal orientation.

Professional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present to and engage with a wide range of audiences.

Strong interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication.

Ability for organizational partnership, strong teamwork, timely decision-making, and the ability to work effectively in a matrix-environment within an evolving and fluid organization.

Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe.®

Ability to travel frequently (+ / - 30%).

Gilead Core Values

Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

Teamwork (Working Together)

Excellence (Being Your Best)

Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

Salary range and benefits information are provided below for context. The salary ranges are :

Bay Area : $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. Other US Locations : $221,000.00 - $286,000.00.

Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

For more information about benefits, visit the Gilead careers page for compensation, benefits and wellbeing.

Gilead is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and providing reasonable accommodations where needed. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected status.

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