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Associate Director, Medical Affairs
Gilead SciencesAssociate Director shaping oncology medical strategy for Gilead’s biopharmaceutical therapies. Supporting US Medical Affairs plans, scientific publications, field medical strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
Posted 8/5/2026full-timeFoster City • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $195,670 - $253,220 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Oncology Medical Affairs, including strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage complex projects, collaborate across functions, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
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Oncology Medical AffairsProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder EngagementAnalytical Skills
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Hard Skills
Medical Strategy DevelopmentClinical Input on Medical EducationData GenerationExecution of Medical PlansPublications StrategyOncology Pipeline ManagementIndependent Medical EducationGrants ManagementResearch CollaborationMedical Information Documentation
Soft Skills
Communication CompetenciesInterpersonal SkillsRelationship-BuildingNegotiation SkillsOrganizational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
PhDPharmDMD
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical ExperienceClinical ResearchOncology Therapeutic AreaMedical Affairs ActivitiesHealth Economics & Outcomes ResearchReal World EvidenceMatrixed OrganizationMedical CongressesStakeholder ManagementStrategic Planning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide medical support for development and execution of US Medical Affairs strategic and tactical plans
- Collaborate with oncology therapeutic area leads on content development, Medical Regulatory Compliance reviews, advisory board planning, stakeholder engagement planning, medical congresses, and data generation
- Serve as Medical Strategy point-of-contact for the Medical Science Liaison team, providing training, interpreting insights, and supporting Field Medical strategy
- Create and maintain Oncology Pipeline materials across tumor types with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Alliance Management, and US Medical Affairs
- Provide clinical and scientific input on Independent Medical Education, Grants, Investigator-Sponsored Research / Collaborative Research, and Medical Information documents
- Manage execution of the Local Strategic Plan and Medical Plan of Action
- Lead US Medical Affairs encore publications strategy and execution with the Global Publications team
- Drive initiatives to completion, anticipate obstacles, and resolve issues collaboratively
- Collaborate across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Real World Evidence, and Global Safety
- Attend major and disease-specific congresses, coordinate US Medical Affairs activities, represent Gilead Oncology, and present clinical/scientific information externally
- Travel nationally and internationally, including overnight and weekend travel as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree and ten years’ experience, or Master's Degree and eight years’ experience, or PhD, PharmD, or MD and two years’ experience
- PhD, PharmD, or MD strongly preferred
- Pharmaceutical, clinical, or research experience in oncology therapeutic area preferred
- Prior US, Global, or large affiliate experience in Oncology Medical Affairs preferred
- Industry experience with knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal requirements for Medical Affairs activities
- Strong project management and execution skills
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating communication competencies
- Superior analytical skills to identify complex challenges and interpret findings from study data and publications
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and independence
- Experience working in a highly matrixed organization
- Proven ability to build internal relationships, manage stakeholders, prioritize work, and manage workload while delivering results
- Ability to shape positive dialogues, influence outcomes, and respectfully challenge groups of experts
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally, including overnight and weekends as required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives eligibility may vary based on role
- Paid time off
- Company-sponsored medical insurance
- Company-sponsored dental insurance
- Company-sponsored vision insurance
- Company-sponsored life insurance
- Inclusive work environment
- Reasonable accommodation during the application process