Associate Director, Medical Affairs

Gilead Sciences

. Partner within the Strategy Team to execute required tasks and activities, deputizing when required .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $195,670 - $253,220 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs with a focus on Lymphoma and Leukemia, driving cross-functional strategies and executing medical plans. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams and maintain relationships within the medical community while managing multiple projects effectively.

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Medical Affairs ExpertiseCross-Functional Strategy DevelopmentLymphoma/Leukemia KnowledgeExcellent Communication SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Cell Therapy ExpertiseMedical Plans of Action DevelopmentAdvisory Board ExecutionPublications ManagementTraining ExecutionBudget ManagementRegulatory KnowledgeScientific CommunicationTherapy-Area Insights TranslationCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTeam CollaborationJudgmentSelf-Starter AttitudeVerbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

M.D.Pharm. D.PhDLife Sciences Qualification

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryImmunologyOncologyClinical ResearchMarket AccessPVEThought Leader NetworkScientific MeetingsDomestic and International TravelCross-Functional Matrix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner within the Strategy Team to execute required tasks and activities, deputizing when required
Execute tactics such as advisory boards, publications, and training
Provide vision and direction for the assigned disease area
Drive development and execution of cross-functional product and disease strategy
Partner with Global Medical Affairs teams including RWE, Scientific Communication, and Publications to provide input, direction, and review of materials
Capture internal and external therapy-area insights and translate them into actionable activities
Guide development and execution of disease strategy, medical Plans of Action, and cross-functional projects
Participate in exchange with the medical community and maintain a thought leader network
Collaborate compliantly with Clinical Research, Sales and Marketing, Market Access, and PVE
Represent Global Medical Affairs to experts, medical professional groups, societies, regulatory groups, and at scientific meetings
Report to the Head of Global Medical Lymphoma/Leukemia Strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS and 10 years relevant experience, MA/MS and 8 years relevant experience, or PhD and 2 years relevant experience
M.D., Pharm. D, PhD or qualification in Life Sciences, Immunology, or Oncology preferred
Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally with expertise in cell therapy and Lymphoma/Leukemia
Proven track record within Medical Affairs
Excellent communication skills
Sound organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent judgment and ability to work in a team environment
Proven ability to work across a cross-functional matrix
Self-starter with “can do” attitude
Basic knowledge of budget and account management
Able to travel to domestic and international conferences (travel 35%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance