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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
 

The Senior Medical Manager / Associate Director focuses on developing and executing the medical affairs strategy in Canada and will be a well organized and results-oriented healthcare professional. This role requires very close collaboration with local and international colleagues from within Medical Affairs and the extended cross-functional team. The role is office-based and will report to the Director, Medical Affairs, Cell Therapy.

The Role:

• Contribute to the development and execution of the Medical Affairs Plan of Action, in alignment with the broader cross-functional strategy.
• Develops and Executes Medical Affairs activities and scientific projects based on the medical strategy and Plan of Action, in close collaboration with other global medical team members.
• Provide strategic and operational support to Medical Field team, including the coalition and dissemination of field insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Develops and conducts medical education and communication activities in accordance with identified learning needs.
• Develop effective working relationships as the medical expert with cross functional teams.
• Provide strategic support for local Medical Affairs publication planning.
• Provide medical leadership to plan and execute Medical Affairs Advisory Programs and provide support as needed to cross-functional HCP advisory boards.
• Presents scientific and clinical data in a variety of different settings to support Kite products for the treatment of hematologic malignancies.
• Lead the medical and scientific review of local promotional materials for Cell Therapy.
• Works collaboratively and compliantly with colleagues in other functional areas, Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Public and Government Affairs.

 

Requirements:

• Advanced health sciences degree (M.D., Pharm. D., PhD are preferred) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Medical Affairs
• Experience in Hematologic Malignancies is preferred 
• Proven track record of developing and/or executing a medical affairs plan of action
• Ability to embrace Gilead’s patient-centric values, including highest ethical and compliance standards
• Strategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to understand, analyze and communicate medical concepts in a clear and concise way.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to successfully navigate fast and dynamic situations where there is ambiguity, uncertainty, and change

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

The salary range for this position is CAD $147,305 - $190,630 annually. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary target annual bonus. Gilead determines base compensation by considering factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location. As a result, actual compensation may vary.

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