Medical Scientist Lead

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Job Description

The Medical Scientist Lead (MS Lead) leads and manages the team of Medical Scientists (MS) in the assigned Therapeutic Area(s). Under the leadership of the Country Medical Lead and in collaboration with the Medical Project Managers the MS Lead co-develops the Medical Affairs product and TA strategy and ensures execution through the MS team. This requires close national and international collaboration with colleagues from other departments. The role is preferably office-based and requires national and international travel(including internal meetings and external scientific conferences). The position reports to the Country Medical Lead and operates at the Associate Director level.

The MS Lead provides vision and direction for the MS team

Leads and manages a team of Medical Scientists at a national level

Provides clear strategic guidance for the execution of the MS objectives within the TA strategies, medical POAs and cross-functional projects

Ensures continuous development and training of the team and individual team members based on Gilead´s MS Competency Model; acts as a coach and mentor for MSs

Sets clear performance expectations that are aligned with company and department goals; monitors progress and delivers fair and effective performance reviews

Ensures appropriate planning and reporting of MS activities

Plans and monitors the budget for the MS team and MS activities

Leads hiring of the team and ensures excellent onboarding of new team members

Participates in the exchange with the medical community and maintains a thought leaders network

The MS Lead is a critical contributor to the development and execution of the Medical Affairs product and TA strategy:

Contributes to the medical TA leadership and provides strategic input into the TA strategy (medical and cross-functional) and POAs

Contributes to the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy (including medical communication, (K)OL engagement, insight and evidence generation)

Ensures implementation of international Medical Affairs initiatives on a national level through MS team

Directs and oversees planning and execution of MS activities, e.g. advisory boards, medical education programs, data generation, ISR and Phase IV support

Contributes to the overall product strategy by participating in national and international product/brand team(s)

Collaborates effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functional areas, e.g. Clinical Research, Sales and Marketing, Market Access, PVE

The MS Lead develops and advances the Medical Science function:

Reviews, improves, and develops existing and new tools to optimally manage the MS function

The MS Lead will be instrumental in establishing and defining this role for the Medical Affairs department.

Requirements:

Advanced scientific degree (i.e. MD, PharmD, PhD)

People management experience (ideally experience in leading field based teams)

Proven track record of planning and executing a medical affairs plan

Ability to embrace Gilead’s patient-centric values, including highest ethical and compliance standards

Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritization

Strategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellence

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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