Director, Global Medical Affairs

United States - California - Foster City

Medical Affairs Regular

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We are seeking a Director within Phase 4 Research in Liver, Inflammation, Respiratory Viruses, and Established Products (LIVE) to join our Global Medical Affairs team. This role is responsible for leading the Phase 4 research strategy and execution for LIVE including leading and supporting Gilead Sponsored and Collaborative studies, and serving as the Team Lead for the LIVE Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP) Execution Team (ET).

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in clinical and operational research, and significant knowledge in one or more of the therapeutic areas included in LIVE.

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

• Lead development of the Medical Affairs Research – LIVE strategic approach for data generation in alignment with LIVE Integrated Evidence Plans.
• Lead x-functional Execution Teams and facilitate the development of the LIVE data generation plans and activities in line with the IEP.
• Lead/co-LEAD and/or contribute to the development of the IEPs across LIVE TAs.
• Support the development and execution of, and represent MAR in, cross-functional data generation working groups for LIVE.
• Lead Gilead sponsored and collaborative research activities focused on the generation, interpretation, and communication of Real-World Data and Evidence and Clinical Outcomes Assessment (COA), including retrospective database analyses, prospective cohort studies, Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) and implementation science studies.
• Provide high quality technical and methodological support to cross-functional teams to effectively use RW and COA data to optimize treatment practice and improve patient outcomes throughout the lifecycle of our medicines.
• Lead the development of communications (e.g., manuscripts, scientific forum presentations, slide decks) to build the peer reviewed published scientific evidence base.
• Maintain and continue to enhance knowledge of technical and methodological advances and trends to ensure best approaches are used in relevant studies and evaluations.
• Engage key clinical, methodologic, and TA experts and facilitate the building of relationships via collaboration on various projects. Provide support at advisory boards, regional educational programs, conferences and other external meetings.
• Advise on the development, deployment, and appropriate use of Medical Scientists field tools and resources (e.g. slide decks) and ensure correct interpretation and relevant messaging in these tools.
• Lead and support workshops and seminars to increase research capacity and literacy among MA and medical scientists and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support in terms of coordination for project contracting and management.
• Adhere to all applicable pharmaceutical codes, Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines, and Gilead policies.
• Exhibit Gilead’s core values: integrity, teamwork,…