Manager, U.S. Medical Affairs – Virology Scientific Collaboration
Gilead Sciences
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Parsippany • California • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $133,195 - $189,640 per year
About the role
- Leads engagements with external societies and scientific/medical organizations.
- Develops engagement strategies and key initiatives with scientific educational organizations.
- Works cross functionally within US Affiliate teams (USMA, Commercial, Legal and Medical Governance, Public Affairs and Government Affairs) and on initiatives related to key external collaborations, projects, and working groups.
- Develops novel medical educational tools and medical symposia for conferences based on virology therapeutic area medical strategy.
- Participates in external scientific engagements in partnership with Gilead Medical Affairs colleagues.
Requirements
- 6+ Years with BS/BA
- 4+ Years with MS/MA
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills: MD, PhD, PharmD, NP or PA or other advanced health care degree and 1-3 years of relevant work experience in HIV, viral hepatitis, or related clinical field required.
- 2+ years industry experience preferred.
- Ability to cultivate, strengthen, and strategically manage high‑impact relationships with external scientific and medical organizations—including professional societies, academic partners, and community leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to shape Medical Affairs strategy by integrating scientific insights, organizational priorities, and external landscape trends, and to translate strategic direction into clear, actionable, and measurable implementation plans.
- Strong strategic and organizational skills with a track record of leading complex projects—ensuring alignment, resource coordination, and delivery of high‑quality outputs.
- Ability to anticipate emerging needs, proactively manage competing priorities, and allocate resources across concurrent projects by applying sound judgment, risk assessment, and forward‑thinking planning.
- Strong cross‑functional leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive alignment and foster a culture of shared accountability.
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and consistently dependable in meeting ambitious timelines in a rapid, dynamic environment.
- Deep understanding of regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements governing Medical Affairs with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct.
- Thrives in a matrixed environment with a high level of autonomy, navigating ambiguity, and driving initiatives forward while maintaining clear communication and engaging partners at all levels of the organization.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
- Paid time off
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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