Director, Medical Sciences (m/f/d) - MS Lead HIV

2010 Gilead Sciences GmbH; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Germany is seeking a Director of Medical Sciences (MS Lead) for HIV to lead the MS team and shape the TA strategy. The role involves field-based leadership, collaboration with Medical Managers, and international travel with regular presence at the Munich-Martinsried office.

The candidate will develop the MS communication and engagement strategy, oversee advisory boards, data generation, and cross-functional initiatives to advance HIV therapies.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) required.
• At least 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience with minimum 3 years in Medical Affairs.
• Experience in cross-functional matrix and medical POA execution.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for the MS team at a national level.
• Lead and manage the MS HIV team in Germany and co-develop TA strategy.
• Coordinate with Medical Managers to execute Medical POA and cross-functional projects.
• Oversee advisory boards, medical education programs, and data generation.
• Collaborate with Clinical Research, Regulatory, Marketing, and others to implement initiatives.
• Maintain and expand scientific relationships with external stakeholders.

Education

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD)

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership and coaching

Strategic planning

Excellent communication (German & English)

Job description

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.

Job Description Director, Medical Sciences (m/f/d) - MS Lead HIV Overview and Key Accountabilities

The Director Medical Sciences HIV (MS Lead) leads and manages the team of Medical Scientists (MS) HIV. Under the leadership of the Senior Director Medical Affairs HIV (TA Lead) and in collaboration with the Medical Managers the MS Lead co-develops the Therapeutic Area (TA) and Medical Affairs strategy and ensures its execution through the MS team. This requires close national and international collaboration with colleagues from other departments. Key accountabilities include leadership of the HIV MS team in Germany, development of the MS communication and (K)OL engagement strategy, and its implementation based on the HIV Plan of Action (POA). The role is field-based and requires national (including co-visits with MSs) and international travel (including internal meetings and external scientific conferences). It also requires regular presence at the Munich-Martinsried office. The position reports to the Senior Director Medical Affairs HIV (TA Lead).

Specific Responsibilities

1. • Provides vision and direction for the MS team Leads and manages a team of Medical Scientists at a national level
   • Provides clear strategic guidance for the execution of the MS objectives within the TA strategy, Medical POA and cross-functional projects
   • Ensures continuous development and training of the team and individual team members based on Gilead´s MS Competency Model; acts as a coach and mentor for MSs
   • Sets clear performance expectations that are aligned with company and department goals; monitors progress and delivers fair and effective performance reviews
   • Ensures appropriate planning and reporting of MS activities
   • Plans and monitors the budget for the MS team/MS activities
2. • Provides strategic input for TA and POA development (medical and cross-functional)
   • Contributes to the execution of the Medical Affairs strategy and POA (including medical communication, (K)OL engagement, insight and evidence generation)
   • Ensures implementation of international Medical Affairs initiatives on a national level through MS team
   • Directs and oversees planning and execution of MS activities, e.g. advisory boards, medical education programs, data generation, IIRs and Phase IV support
   • Contributes to the overall product strategy by participating in national and international product/brand team(s)
   • Collaborates effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functional areas, e.g. Clinical Research, Marketing and Sales, Market Access, Patient Safety, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs
   • Maintains and expands scientific relationship with relevant external stakeholders
3. • Reviews, improves, and develops existing and new tools to optimally manage the MS function
   • Stays up to date with MS management approaches in the industry and applies them to the Gilead MS team where appropriate

Essential

Advanced scientific degree (i.e. MD, PharmD, PhD) At least 5 years pharmaceutical company experience with a minimum of 3 years within Medical Affairs Own field-based and office-based experience Proven ability to work in a cross-functional matrix Proven track record of planning and executing a medical affairs plan Ability to embrace Gilead’s Leadership Commitments, patient-centric values, including highest ethical and compliance standards Works independently with minimal supervision Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritization Strategic and enterprise mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellence Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English

Desirable

People management experience is a plus (ideally experience in leading field-based teams) In depth scientific and/or clinical knowledge in HIV/Virology/Infectious Disease Experience of working in an international environment Established German thought leader network in HIV

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select 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.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life‑threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.