Medical Scientist
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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.
Specific Education & Experience Requirements
Advanced degree (i.e. MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, NP/PA) preferred or may have a BS in pharmacy or BS/MS nursing with varying levels of clinical and/or industry experience.
Relevant experience must include at least 3 years clinical practice experience.
Industry experience desirable.
Experience in preparing and delivering presentations is required.
Experience in the management or investigation of clinical trials is highly desirable.
Clinical patient contact experience is highly desirable.
Specific Job Responsibilities
Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products.
Presents scientific and clinical data for these products.
Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead products and trains Gilead approved speakers through personal contacts and on‐site visits.
Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non‐academic settings.
Assists with sales force training at national and regional levels.
Assists with Gilead Phase IV program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel.
Assists with site selection for both Phase IV and other clinical trials.
Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.
Works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Clinical Research, Global Safety and Medical Communication.
Sought for advice and collaboration within and outside Gilead.
Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.
Travels to appointments, meetings and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills are required.
Must be fully cognizant of all relevant scientific data and regulatory requirements for field‐based personnel.
Must be committed to continuing education to maintain knowledge base.
Must have the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MS team, regional sales team, national accounts, and others.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit selected and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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