Head of ACE Midsize Markets Medical Affairs, Kite

Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a forward-thinking company as the Head of ACE Midsize Markets Medical Affairs. This pivotal role involves leading a diverse team in the Cell Therapy area, driving strategic initiatives, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance product access and optimize medical affairs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in hematology/oncology, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for making a difference in patients' lives. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation, teamwork, and personal growth, where your contributions will have a significant impact on the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical background in hematology/oncology and cell therapy.
• Experience in medical affairs and leading teams in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead regional medical strategies and execution plans.
• Manage medical affairs teams and budgets across multiple countries.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to support pricing and reimbursement.

Skills

Leadership

Hematology/Oncology Expertise

Cell Therapy Knowledge

Strategic Relationship Building

Project Management

Communication Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Advanced degree (M.D. or PharmD)

Job description

Head of ACE Midsize Markets Medical Affairs, Kite

United Kingdom - Uxbridge Medical Affairs Regular

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

Head of ACE Midsize Markets Medical Affairs, Kite

This position reports to the Executive Director, Head of ACE Medical Affairs, and is a member of the ACE Medical Affairs Leadership Team and works in close partnership with the Commercial Head of Midsize Markets.

The Position

An exciting opportunity exists within the Cell Therapy area for a Senior Director, Head of ACE Mid-Size Markets Medical Affairs. The position will report to the Executive Director, Head of Kite Medical Affairs in ACE (Australia, Canada, and Europe).

The head of ACE Midsize Markets Medical Affairs (m/w/d) leads all aspects of the Medical Affairs organization in the Midsize Markets. In addition to line management responsibilities for the country/cluster medical leads in the region, the head of Midsized Markets works closely with Global Kite Medical Affairs partners and local Gilead Medical Affairs to optimize execution, collaboration, and alignment.

Kite ACE Midsize Markets is a region of several countries and clusters comprising as direct reports the medical affairs of Switzerland, BeNeLux, The Nordics, Austria, Israel, Greece, Poland, Czech Republic/ Slovakia.

The role is based in Stockley Park/ UK. Applicants from other locations will be considered.

Key responsibilities

1. Develops alignment of the Kite Medical Affairs country teams to the Kite ACE and Global Medical Affairs company's core strategy and provides medical direction and guidance across the region.
2. Leads, manages, and develops the Kite Medical Affairs country/cluster teams in the region.
3. Manages budget HC & Opex for the region.
4. Represents the MidSize markets in the ACE Medical Affairs team.
5. As a member of the ACE MA LT, plays an active role in enhancing Kite’s product portfolio and access where appropriate, and driving usage of insights coming from HCPs, patients and/or other stakeholders.
6. Develops and oversees the regional medical strategies and the execution of Medical Affairs Plans across the region, including innovative tactics, access programs, real world data generation, study concepts and proposals, and ensures that clinical data are available to support value proposition and development of treatment guidelines when appropriate.
7. Works closely with commercial and market access, to support pricing and reimbursement.
8. Works with global asset leads to shape the products strategy according to the regional needs.
9. Liaises with Gilead Country Medical Directors and the Head of Gilead Midsize Markets Medical Affairs, to set relevant priorities for Kite in Midsize Markets and ensure the right collaboration between Kite and Gilead in the region, and to properly evaluate performance of the Medical Affairs teams.
10. Coordinates activities with Clinical Research and Clinical Operations to execute clinical trials in the region.
11. Develops and maintains strategic relationships and communication with the key professional scientific and medical communities, as well as thought leaders and scientific societies.
12. Partners with regional commercial leadership to ensure medical and marketing programs provide a consistent approach for product development, marketing, and scientific support.
13. Presents scientific and clinical data for Kite products, commercially available or in development, when required, utilizes approved scientific resources to deliver impactful and tailored presentations in a variety of different settings.
14. Participates in regional and international meetings, congresses, and symposia, contributing to their planning and organization when appropriate.
15. Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner and contributes to the evaluation of new opportunities for the region.
16. Drives a culture of high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications:

Education

Advanced degree: M.D. or PharmD

Knowledge and Experience

1. Strong clinical and/or scientific background with extensive expertise and experience in hematology/oncology and cell therapy is required.
2. Previous industry and medical affairs experience is required, preferably in hematology/oncology, ideally in Cell Therapy.
3. Familiar and able to adapt to different health landscapes and P&R processes.
4. Proven track record of ability to establish strategic relationships with opinion leaders and collaborative groups in Hematology.
5. Previous experience in conducting or leading projects like registries, collaborative trials or ISRs.
6. Experience in people leadership/management of staff at country or international level is required.
7. Proven track record of working closely with commercial, R&D, and other functions in an international matrix structure.
8. Proven track record in working and influencing in complex matrix environments.
9. Experience working across a variety of diverse markets and cultures preferred.

Personal skills

1. Ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment, enjoy working in a fast pace entrepreneurial environment, strong appetite for cross functional and teamwork.
2. Autonomous and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility.
3. Proven ability to lead, develop and empower teams in changing environments.
4. Highly resourceful and strategic thinker with strong emotional intelligence, operational rigor, and project management capabilities.
5. Flexibility and appreciation for different affiliates, systems, and cultural differences.
6. Willingness to learn and continuously improve, self-starter and able to operate independently.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills are required, fluent English and additional language desirable.

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.

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