Assoc Director, Medical Affairs

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Job Description

The Associate Director, USMA Strategic Execution will play a critical role in the operationalization and execution of Medical Strategy across therapeutic areas. This individual will partner cross functionally to ensure timely delivery of initiatives aligned with medical strategy and business priorities. This role will enhance Medical Affairs impact and value within the Therapeutic Area. The position will serve as a key business partner within US Medical Affairs and be immersed in strategic execution of cross‑functional activities and projects within a therapeutic area.

This role is either Foster City CA or Parsippany NJ based.

Key Responsibilities

• Orchestrate strategic execution of US medical affairs plans, aligning key initiatives with enterprise priorities and therapeutic area objectives.
• Lead medical launch excellence and strategic omnichannel HCP engagement within US Medical Affairs for the therapeutic area.
• Drive the annual Plan of Action (POA) and Launch Plans, collaborating with other functional areas where needed.
• Foster stakeholders’ understanding of project aims and inherent risks during initial development, shaping expectations through scientific evidence‑based dialogue and including them in decision‑making processes.
• Adapt strategies by anticipating stakeholders’ concerns, needs, and possible responses.
• Ensure dashboards and communication strategies effectively convey project status and progress.
• Maintain regular reporting and communication so all stakeholders are knowledgeable of project milestones, plans, and decisions.
• Deliver clear, concise communication throughout program lifecycle from a medical affairs execution perspective.
• Proactively identify and mitigate challenges to strategies, projects, and initiatives within and across Therapeutic Areas.
• Lead the team through problem solving, decision discussions, and contingency planning, especially with respect to complex and unique issues.
• Facilitate connectivity across other Strategic Execution employees to ensure integrated implementation of targeted content strategies for scientific engagement.
• Drive projects to accelerate business in a compliant and efficient manner, identifying gaps in strategy and execution.
• Collate US Medical Affairs insights across therapeutic areas and share effectively within the Gilead ecosystem.
• Provide field strategic & operational support within the therapeutic area.

Minimum Required Education and Years of Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and Ten Years’ Experience OR Masters’ Degree and Eight Years’ Experience OR PhD and Two Years’ Experience

Preferred Qualifications

People Leader Accountabilities

Salary

Bay Area : $195,670.00 – $253,220.00. Other US Locations : $177,905.00 – $230,230.00.

Benefits

Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package. For additional benefits information, visit https : / / www.gilead.com / careers / compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gilead Sciences is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.

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