Associate Director, Lymphoma, U.S. Medical Affairs

Gilead Sciences

. Independently lead priority workstreams and contribute to U.S.

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $177,905 - $253,220 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs strategy, evidence generation, and scientific communication within the oncology domain, particularly in lymphoma and cell therapy. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects while ensuring compliance and maintaining scientific integrity.

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Medical Affairs StrategyOncology ExperienceCross-Functional LeadershipProject ManagementScientific Communication

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Hard Skills

Medical Review ProcessesEvidence GenerationPublication PlanningData TranslationRegulatory ComplianceClinical Data AnalysisStakeholder EngagementBudget ManagementTraining DevelopmentInsight Generation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Scientific or Medical Degree

Industry Keywords

LymphomaLeukemiaCell TherapyPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyHEOR/RWEField MedicalCommercial StrategyMedical EducationAdvisory Boards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently lead priority workstreams and contribute to U.S. Lymphoma Medical Affairs strategy planning and execution
Serve as a strategic medical partner to Field Medical, Commercial, Market Access, HEOR/RWE, Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Safety, and other cross-functional teams
Translate clinical data, disease-area insights, and external stakeholder perspectives into medical strategy, field priorities, and evidence-generation opportunities
Refine scientific communication platforms, core medical content, FAQs, slide decks, and field resources
Co-lead advisory boards, expert engagement plans, congress activities, symposia, medical education initiatives, and stakeholder events
Represent U.S. Medical Affairs in cross-functional forums, disease-area teams, and governance meetings
Partner with Field Medical on training, scientific narratives, insight generation, and responsive medical resources
Provide medical review and approval of promotional, educational, and scientific materials for accuracy, balance, and compliance
Contribute to publication planning, evidence-generation strategy, investigator-sponsored research review, and real-world evidence initiatives
Manage cross-functional project teams, timelines, deliverables, budgets, and agency partners
Identify business and field medical needs, anticipate risks, remove barriers, and drive practical solutions
Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external experts to support scientific exchange, insight generation, and medical education
Maintain scientific integrity, ethics, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across Medical Affairs activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS and 10 years relevant experience, MA/MS and 8 years relevant experience, or PhD/PharmD and 2 years relevant experience required
Advanced scientific or medical degree required
5+ years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience, with demonstrated Medical Affairs experience in oncology
Lymphoma, leukemia, or cell therapy experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of Medical Affairs strategy, evidence generation, scientific exchange, publication planning, and compliant medical review processes
Proven ability to translate complex clinical data, disease-area insights, and external stakeholder perspectives into actionable medical strategy and field resources
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills
Collaborative, solutions-oriented self-starter with sound judgment and high accountability
Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with external experts and internal partners
Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and project management tools
Ability to travel domestically and internationally for congresses, advisory boards, and stakeholder engagements, approximately 35%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
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 plans