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.
Job Description
Associate Director, Medical Affairs Project Management, HIV Prevention and LEN for PrEP
At Gilead you are a part of a rapidly growing science- driven organization, working together to revolutionize healthcare. We are energetic leaders and strategic entrepreneurs going above and beyond for patients, making the impossible a reality. We are passionate about improving lives and bringing urgently needed medicines to patients and you have the chance to be a part of this difference.
Gilead Sciences in Milan, ITALY, is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional capable of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
The successful candidate will assume a full-time employment role in the capacity of Associate Director, Medical Project Management, HIV Prevention and LEN for PrEP, reporting to the Senior Director of Medical Affairs HIV.
This role will focus on meeting the scientific needs of people at risk of acquiring HIV, healthcare professionals, Health Authorities, HIV patient advocates and social service organizations/NGO.
Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the development, execution and coordination of the Medical Affairs HIV plan of action (POA) for HIV Prevention
2. Collaborate closely with the Medical Affairs HIV Treatment and Prevention leads, and Field Medical Lead/Medical Scientists team, to develop a coordinated approach to our HCP and Community scientific engagement efforts.
3. Focus on compliantly enhancing HIV Prevention efforts through non-promotional activities and medical education. Focus will be on developing appropriate educational programs intended for HIV HCPs and community audiences.
4. Lead the development of local resources and tools on appropriate HIV prevention topics intended for an HCP and Community audience
5. Develop and implement defined goals and objectives aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and other strategic initiatives
6. Provide medical leadership to plan and execute Medical Affairs Advisory Programs on HIV Prevention
7. Strategic support of community-based research initiatives across ITALY in HIV prevention
8. Establish strong working links with all relevant Gilead departments (Business Unit, Marketing, Market Access, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs)
9. Communicate Gilead’s commitment to scientific excellence in HIV prevention through research and balanced education
10. Is responsible for adverse event reporting and management of drug safety and pharmacovigilance activities in compliance with local and global regulatory requirements and policies
11. Managing the support for the following Medical Affairs systems and applications: MAESTRO (Medical Affairs, Evolution, STRategy and One voice), IRMS, Phase IV proposal management, GOPTICS, Datavision, PDN, Learning Management System, VEM, etc
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
12. MD, Biology, PhD, PharmD, MBA
13. Experience with HIV Community work or education mandatory
14. Strong medical/clinical/scientific background in HIV mandatory
15. 5+ years Pharma industry experience in Medical Affairs (preferred)
16. Strong Project Management skills required
17. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiating communication skills
18. Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems
19. Must be able to utilize complex scientific resources for development of educational programs and presentations in a variety of different settings.
20. Excellent teamwork skills
21. Organized; attention to detail and able to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment
22. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize workload
23. Must be able to work with a high level of autonomy and independence
24. Must be fully cognizant and adhere to all regulatory and legal (Business Conduct) requirements for clinical trials and other Medical Affairs activities
25. Good knowledge of English is indispensable.
26. Position requires approximately 30% travel
27. Position is office-based in Milan Gilead Office, Milan, ITALY
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
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