Sr Therapeutic Specialist, Oncology - Minneapolis

Sr Therapeutic Specialist, Oncology – Minneapolis

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.

This unique opportunity supports the Minneapolis territory. As a Sr Therapeutic Specialist, Oncology at Gilead you will represent oncology products and services to a defined customer base, generating and growing sales within a specific geographic area.

• Represent Oncology products and services to a defined customer base, generating and growing sales, and consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets within a specific geographic area.
• Prepare a business plan for your territory to achieve goals and initiate systems to monitor sales progress and action plans.
• Identify patient pathways within the oncology offices in the assigned territory and facilitate patient access to treatment.
• Promote assigned products to targeted oncologists and office staff, in‑servicing all staff to ensure safe and appropriate drug administration, and work with all staff to make them aware of the suite of Gilead patient services.
• Establish and develop business relationships with key customers, accounts, and relevant key opinion leaders.
• Experience in hospital and large account sales, managing through complex reimbursement issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, solid presentation skills, and ability to influence others to represent Gilead at professional events and promote company products.
• Partner with Medical Scientists, Marketing, and Market Access on various cross‑functional projects to drive sales and patient adoption.
• Demonstrate leadership among peers by consistent application and modeling of appropriate compliance, behavior, and conduct.
• Assist in the identification and resolution of issues and opportunities, and communicate proactively to Marketing and Sales management.
• Complete necessary administrative tasks promptly, such as updating customer database and expenses.
• Ensure all department personnel are fully informed of, and in compliance with, Gilead commercial compliance policy, all applicable federal and state laws and guidance relating to product promotion and information dissemination, including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Food and Drug Administration’s implementing regulations, the Federal Anti‑Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, PhRMA, Corporate Code of Business Conduct, and the Office of the Inspector General’s Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers.

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

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of pharmaceutical/healthcare sales experience and a BS/BA degree or equivalent, preferred.
• Previous product launch experience.
• Possess superior selling skills in highly competitive markets.
• Prior experience in oncology therapy.
• Prior experience in the therapeutic field of breast cancer is strongly preferred.
• Aptitude for understanding scientific product related information.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and build working relationships internally and externally, specifically by developing…