Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs, Phase 4 Research in HIV Prevention

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.

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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.

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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 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 talented Senior Director of Phase 4 Research in HIV prevention to join our Global Medical Affairs team to help develop and lead execution of Gilead’s Medical Affairs-led HIV prevention research strategy, ensure alignment of research strategy with the clinical development plans and overarching asset strategy, serve as Gilead study lead for key interventional Phase 4 studies in HIV prevention, and help to oversee Gilead’s HIV prevention investigator sponsored research (ISR) program.

The ideal candidate will be an established leader in HIV clinical and / or implementation research with a strong completed research and publication record, and a deep understanding of the HIV field, in particular for HIV prevention.

This position will be based in Foster City.

Specific Job Responsibilities

Develop and lead execution of Gilead’s Medical Affairs-led HIV prevention research strategy

Lead and provide scientific and methodological expertise for Phase 4 interventional and implementation studies, in particular in support of new product launches for future long-acting HIV prevention assets

Oversee Gilead’s investigator sponsored research program in HIV prevention, including determining ISR funding priorities in line with Phase 4 integrated evidence plans (IEPs), oversight of RFP development and execution, and working with Gilead’s clinical operations team to manage the ISR portfolio

Lead and support the development of research communications (e.g., abstracts, manuscripts, scientific forum presentations, slide decks) to build the peer reviewed published evidence base from Phase 4 HIV prevention research

ensure alignment of research strategy with the clinical development plans and overarching asset strategy

Lead and support Gilead HIV cross-functional data generation efforts

Lead or serve as core member of IEP working groups in HIV

Lead or co-Lead IEP execution teams (ETs) consolidate and coordinate data generation efforts x-functionally to ensure IEP alignment and strategic data gap fulfillment of proposed and ongoing research efforts

Socialize data generation outputs to cross-functional senior and executive leadership

Provide strategic leadership and support of the MA HIV Phase 4 research program proposal review process

Work with the Research Committee (RC) chair and lead to ensure smooth execution ISR and Gilead Sponsored proposal reviews

Lead the development of asset-specific RFPs to ensure high-quality, strategically aligned submissions from expert external investigators

Serve as standing member of the HIV treatment global and investigator sponsored research committees (GRC / IRC) : provide insight and guidance on study design, methodology and analysis plan feasibility and strategic alignment for study proposals.

Work with local medical affairs and other Phase 4 research teams in real world research and HEOR to ensure strategically aligned and high-quality local sponsored study proposals

Provide expert reviews of for study protocols for functional (GMA) and cross-functional protocol review boards

Collaborate with the RC therapeutic area and process leads to ensure tracking of Phase 4 studies and impact measurement

Collaborate with the publications team in publications planning for key conferences and high-quality journals

Lead and provide expertise at advisory boards, conferences and other external meetings

Adhere to all applicable pharmaceutical codes, Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines, and Gilead policies

Exhibit Gilead’s core values : integrity, teamwork, accountability, excellence, and inclusion

Educational and other Requirements

Medical degree and / or advanced degree in a scientific, medical or public health discipline (Ph.D., MD, PharmD)

12-14 years’ plus experience leading and conducting interventional (clinical and / or implementation) research in HIV treatment with specialized training in research methods

Proven publication track-record for research abstracts presented at major conferences and high-impact peer reviewed journals

Preferred Qualifications

Research experience in HIV and specifically HIV prevention

Community-based, PRO, qualitative and / or mixed methods research experience

Pharma / Biotech Industry experience

Proficiency in statistical and qualitative data analysis software packages, Microsoft Office suite and reference management software

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear and concise language for diverse audiences.

Strong attention to detail and ability to critically analyze data and scientific literature.

Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Display of Gilead Core Values

Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

Teamwork (Working Together)

Excellence (Being Your Best)

Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

The salary range for this position is : $274,635.00 - $355,410.00. 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*.