Gilead Sciences
Director, US Medical Affairs - HIV Prevention Scientific Engagement lead - Centr
Gilead Sciences, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Director, US Medical Affairs - HIV Prevention Scientific Engagement Lead - Central US
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. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Key Responsibilities
Support the execution of US Medical Affairs goals and objectives related to HIV disease state education and treatment/guidelines, with a focus on IDN and FQHC decision-makers, protocols, and order sets.
Provide cross‑functional input and scientific support to internal stakeholders, including medical, commercial, and market access teams, to ensure alignment of HIV prevention content across all channels.
Engage with healthcare decision‑makers at an IDN and FQHC level, ensuring that treatment practices, prevention education, guidelines and recommendations reflect the latest evidence and regulatory updates.
Partner to leverage digital platforms to enhance engagement with healthcare providers (HCPs) and other stakeholders on HIV prevention‑related topics, delivering high‑impact, evidence‑based medical education and ensuring content is scientifically rigorous and aligned with key medical goals and objectives.
Support the development and delivery of virtual scientific discussions, webinars, and online medical education programs for HCPs, IDNs, and FQHCs.
Work in partnership with the commercial, regulatory, and medical affairs teams to ensure seamless integration of medical insights into external engagement strategies.
Ensure that key medical goals and objectives are communicated effectively to both internal and external stakeholders, translating complex scientific data into actionable information for HCPs, IDNs, and FQHCs.
Stay abreast of the latest HIV prevention research, guidelines, and relevant regulatory updates to ensure content and engagement strategies remain cutting‑edge.
Represent the company in external medical forums and engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and HCPs to educate and understand the evolving landscape of HIV prevention.
Ensure all medical content and virtual engagement activities are compliant with Gilead’s regulatory, legal, and company standards.
Maintain high standards for scientific integrity and quality assurance in all deliverables.
Qualifications
MD, DO, NP, PA, PharmD, PhD or other advanced healthcare or life science degree.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on infectious diseases, HIV, vaccines, or COVID‑19 related therapeutic areas.
Strong understanding of the US healthcare landscape, including IDNs, HCPs, payers, and policy makers.
Strong scientific and medical writing skills with excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to analyze complex scientific data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross‑functional team.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel may be required for in‑person meetings with clinicians, conferences, and team collaboration.
Salary Range Bay Area: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. Other US Locations: $221,000.00 - $286,000.00.
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*.
Benefits For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accommodation Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status and other non‑job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the "Know Your Rights" poster.
Contact For current Gilead employees and contractors, please apply via the internal career opportunities portal in Workday. For external applicants, please submit your application through the Gilead careers website.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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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. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Key Responsibilities
Support the execution of US Medical Affairs goals and objectives related to HIV disease state education and treatment/guidelines, with a focus on IDN and FQHC decision-makers, protocols, and order sets.
Provide cross‑functional input and scientific support to internal stakeholders, including medical, commercial, and market access teams, to ensure alignment of HIV prevention content across all channels.
Engage with healthcare decision‑makers at an IDN and FQHC level, ensuring that treatment practices, prevention education, guidelines and recommendations reflect the latest evidence and regulatory updates.
Partner to leverage digital platforms to enhance engagement with healthcare providers (HCPs) and other stakeholders on HIV prevention‑related topics, delivering high‑impact, evidence‑based medical education and ensuring content is scientifically rigorous and aligned with key medical goals and objectives.
Support the development and delivery of virtual scientific discussions, webinars, and online medical education programs for HCPs, IDNs, and FQHCs.
Work in partnership with the commercial, regulatory, and medical affairs teams to ensure seamless integration of medical insights into external engagement strategies.
Ensure that key medical goals and objectives are communicated effectively to both internal and external stakeholders, translating complex scientific data into actionable information for HCPs, IDNs, and FQHCs.
Stay abreast of the latest HIV prevention research, guidelines, and relevant regulatory updates to ensure content and engagement strategies remain cutting‑edge.
Represent the company in external medical forums and engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and HCPs to educate and understand the evolving landscape of HIV prevention.
Ensure all medical content and virtual engagement activities are compliant with Gilead’s regulatory, legal, and company standards.
Maintain high standards for scientific integrity and quality assurance in all deliverables.
Qualifications
MD, DO, NP, PA, PharmD, PhD or other advanced healthcare or life science degree.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on infectious diseases, HIV, vaccines, or COVID‑19 related therapeutic areas.
Strong understanding of the US healthcare landscape, including IDNs, HCPs, payers, and policy makers.
Strong scientific and medical writing skills with excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to analyze complex scientific data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross‑functional team.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel may be required for in‑person meetings with clinicians, conferences, and team collaboration.
Salary Range Bay Area: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. Other US Locations: $221,000.00 - $286,000.00.
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*.
Benefits For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accommodation Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status and other non‑job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the "Know Your Rights" poster.
Contact For current Gilead employees and contractors, please apply via the internal career opportunities portal in Workday. For external applicants, please submit your application through the Gilead careers website.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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