Job Description

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.

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.
We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world's most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.
We have the following exciting opportunity as a remote position: Associate Director, US Medical Affairs - HIV Prevention Scientific Engagement lead - Western US
We are looking for a highly motivated Associate Medical Affairs Director who is passionate about patient-centric care related to pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PrEP) treatment in primary and other care settings. The Associate Director, USMA - HIV Prevention Scientific Engagement lead, will play a pivotal role in identifying and engaging with healthcare providers involved in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV and engaging in sexual health and HIV prevention education, with a particular emphasis on integrated delivery network (IDN) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) outreach.
The role will focus on driving disease state related education and ensuring that IDN/FQHC-level treatment practices (protocols / order sets) are appropriately aligned with the latest evidence. The role will directly engage healthcare decision-makers within IDNs/FQHCs, including through virtual engagement platforms, to provide scientific education and enhance the understanding of HIV testing and prevention. Additionally, this role will collaborate with the US commercial team (i.e., Field Activation Specialists for HIV prevention) to ensure that engagement is aligned with medical objectives and needs.
The candidate must be a self-starter with a proven track record of success in prior roles. They will play a critical and exciting role in helping the US Medical Affairs organization support HIV prevention educational opportunities. This position will report to the USMA HIV Prevention Field and Strategy Lead and will work cross-functionally with other HIV prevention internal stakeholders.
Position will be filled at the Associate Director or Director level, depending on candidate experience.
Essential Duties and Job Functions
Scientific Medical Engagement
Support the execution of US Medical Affairs goals and objectives related to HIV disease state education and treatment / treatment guidelines, with a focus on IDN and FQHC decision-makers, protocols, and order sets.
Provide cross-functional input and scientific support to internal stakeholders, including medical, commercial, and market access teams, to ensure the alignment of HIV prevention content across all channels.
Engage with healthcare decision-makers at an IDN and FQHC level, ensuring that treatment practices, prevention education, guidelines and recommendations reflect the latest evidence and regulatory updates.
Partner to leverage digital platforms to enhance engagement with healthcare providers (HCPs) and other stakeholders on HIV prevention-related topics, delivering high-impact, evidence-based medical education and ensuring content is scientifically rigorous and aligned with key medical goals and objectives.
Support the development and delivery of virtual scientific discussions, webinars, and online medical education programs for HCPs, IDNs, and FQHCs
?Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work in partnership with the commercial, regulatory, and medical affairs teams to ensure the seamless integration of medical insights into external engagement strategies.
Ensure that key medical goals and objectives are communicated effectively to both internal and external stakeholders, translating complex scientific data into actionable information for HCPs, IDNs, and FQHCs.
Scientific Expertise & Thought Leadership
Stay abreast of the latest HIV prevention research, guidelines, and relevant regulatory updates to ensure content and engagement strategies remain cutting-edge.
Represent the company in external medical forums and engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and HCPs to educate and understand the evolving landscape of HIV prevention.
Compliance & Best Practices
Ensure all medical content and virtual engagement activities are compliant with Gilead's regulatory, legal, and company standards.
Maintain high standards for scientific integrity and quality assurance in all deliverables.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
MD, DO, NP, PA, PharmD, PhD or other advanced healthcare or life science degrees
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Strong understanding of the healthcare landscape in the US, including IDNs, HCPs, payers, and policy makers.
Strong scientific and medical writing skills with excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to analyze complex scientific data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross-functional team.
Travel Requirements:
Occasional travel may be required for in-person meetings with clinicians, conferences, and team collaboration.
People Leader Accountabilities:
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
The salary range for this position is: Bay Area: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00.
Other US Locations: $177,905.00 - $230,230.00.
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 (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
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• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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