Director, Medical Affairs Research

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
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver lifesaving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

This role is responsible for providing management, operational, and logistical support in global late phase research in all Gilead’s therapeutic areas (TAs) including, but not limited to HIV, Liver Diseases, Inflammation and Oncology. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong strategic thinking, operational leadership, process excellence, change management, and influencing capabilities.

The primary focus is on the development and management of integrated evidence planning across the portfolio to support the strategic development of late phase research. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in leading high-impact cross-functional workshops to build alignment, enable effective decision-making, and drive actionable outcomes across diverse stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• The IEP Process Lead is responsible for driving the effective execution of Integrated Evidence Plans (IEPs). The role provides end-to-end operational leadership to deliver the research strategy in support of the overall asset strategy.
• Working across global, regional, and local teams and relevant cross-functional stakeholders, the IEP Process Lead will ensure that research activities progress from strategy and prioritization of data needs into a research plan for execution with clear ownership, milestones, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Manage Integrated Evidence Planning across therapeutic areas including identification and implementation of process improvements.
• Build strong partnerships across Medical Affairs Research and relevant Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams within the Gilead ecosystem.
• Act as a connector across strategy, governance, operational execution, and functional stakeholders.
• Influence outcomes through credibility, collaboration, and evidence-based recommendations rather than reliance on formal authority.
• Establish milestones, deliverables, ownership, dependencies, and critical decision points for IEP activities.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong facilitation skills to lead large, complex cross-functional workshops, drive alignment, and translate diverse perspectives into clear outcomes and actions.
• Demonstrated project management, process improvement, and organizational skills, including management of multiple projects with tight timelines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and approach; must be able to appropriately interact within Medical Affairs, across Development and Commercial, as well as senior management.
• Ability to apply logic and problem-solving skills under pressure, adapt to change, and successfully work independently coupled to excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with process-excellence methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a global environment which will require participation in meetings outside of standard work hours to accommodate time zone differences.
• Strong understanding of research governance and the interfaces between scientific strategy and operational execution.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and develop pragmatic solutions.
• Understanding of the quality, compliance, legal, and regulatory considerations associated with Medical Affairs research.
• Ability to travel as dictated by business needs

 

Education & Experience:

• BS/BA in life sciences: biological, pharmaceutical sciences, epidemiology required with 12+ years of experience OR
• MBA or MS in life sciences: biological, pharmaceutical sciences, epidemiology required with 10+ years of experience OR
• PhD or PharmD in life sciences: biological, pharmaceutical sciences, epidemiology required with 8+ years of experience
• Demonstrated facilitator experience required
• Experience supporting integrated evidence planning and execution coupled to a broad exposure to various aspects of clinical research and operations.
• Strong program and project leadership capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD, PharmD)
• Minimum of 6-8+ years of experience with formal facilitator certification strongly preferred
• Scientific knowledge/ experience in any of Gilead’s TAs (HIV, Liver Diseases, Inflammation, or Oncology) a plus but not required.

 

The salary range for this position is: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. 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*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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