Manager, Medical Affairs

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 life-saving 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.

Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development.

Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

 

We are seeking a Manager to join our Phase 4 HIV Prevention Medical Affairs Research team. This role will support evidence-generation priorities for LEN PrEP through coordination of proposal reviews and supporting portfolio management of Phase 4 Gilead-sponsored, collaborative, and investigator-initiated research in HIV prevention. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Phase 4 research and/or clinical operations, knowledge of HIV prevention, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with internal and external stakeholders.

 

This position is based at Gilead’s Foster City, CA location.

Specific Job Responsibilities: 

• Manage the review of investigator-initiated research, collaborative, and Gilead-sponsored  proposals through Gilead’s Research Committee (RC) review process for HIV Prevention:
  • Coordinate proposal review meetings with RC Team Leads and RC Chairs
  • Support creation and management of requests for proposals (RFPs)
  • Support external investigators, scientific leads, Medical Scientists, and other stakeholders in developing and submitting rigorous research proposals to Gilead
• Support the management of the HIV Prevention Phase 4 portfolio including liaising with key cross-functional partners such as Clinical Operations, local affiliates, and external investigators
• May review abstracts and/or manuscripts that result from the Phase 4 program
• Contribute to ensuring that the research processes and study execution align with Medical Affairs research policy and governance, integrated evidence plan priorities, and overall program strategy

• Work with Senior Manager to track, monitor, and intervene with external investigators to ensure timely execution of contracted studies, and support closure of studies when not meeting contracted milestones

• Act as a resource for RC Chairs, voting members, standing members, proposal champions and reviewers
• Contribute to process improvements related to research proposal and study management systems
• Manage projects to completion, anticipating obstacles and difficulties that may arise, resolving them in a collaborative manner and engage in project management activities as needed by assigned RC Team Lead and/or Senior Manager
  

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ Years with BS/BA
  OR
• 4+ Years with MS/MA

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional degree (e.g., PhD, PharmD); OR master’s degree (eg, MS, MPH) with 4-plus years of experience in clinical or observational research including research operations; OR Bachelor’s degree with 6-plus years of experience
• Must be cognizant of and adhere to regulatory and legal (Business Conduct) requirements for clinical trials and other Medical Affairs activities; knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials
• Demonstrated project management and organization skills including process improvement, management of multiple resources and priority projects with tight timelines while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work in a global environment which may require participation in meetings outside of standard work hours to accommodate time zone differences
• Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and approach; must be able to appropriately interact within Medical Affairs and across Development, senior management, and external customers/vendors
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of executing clearly defined goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated to work independently and having a positive attitude while working as part of teams
• Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objective 

• Understanding/experience in Medical Affairs/pharmaceutical industry in Phase 4 / externally sponsored research programs or Clinical Development
• Scientific knowledge/experience in HIV

 

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion by demonstrating the business value of diverse and inclusive teams and embedding equity and respect into day to day people management practices.
• Develop Talent by understanding team members skills experience aspirations and potential and providing coaching feedback and development opportunities.
• Empower Teams by connecting team goals to organizational purpose removing barriers to execution and enabling cross functional collaboration.

 

The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. 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.

For jobs in the United States:

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.

NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the  legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
 

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.