Area Prevention Specialist, Hiv Prevention- St. Louis, Mo

Gilead Sciences Inc.; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Bonus program

Stock-based incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. seeks an Area Prevention Specialist for its HIV Prevention team. This field-based role covers multiple geographies, reporting to the Executive Regional Director of Sales.

You will engage healthcare providers, communicate clinical information, and drive business results through strategic account management. Success requires strong delivery of product knowledge, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration across geographies with significant travel.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel 70-80% across assigned areas.
• Onsite visitation requirements for healthcare practitioners may apply.
• Ability to perform essential duties with reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory business plans aligned with Area priorities and customer needs.
• Serve as trusted resource to healthcare providers with clinical and product information.
• Maintain high level of therapeutic area expertise and competitive market knowledge.
• Collaborate with Medical Scientists, Field Reimbursement Managers, Market Access, and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Territory management

Sales strategy

Account management

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School + 9 years experience

Associates Degree + 7 years

Bachelor's Degree + 5 years

Master's Degree + 3 years

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

As a Area Prevention Specialist within Gilead's HIV Prevention team, you will serve as a flexible field-based commercial resource, providing coverage and support across multiple geographies within an assigned Area based on business priorities, territory needs, planned and unplanned absences, and evolving market opportunities.

In this role will report into the Executive Regional Director of Sales and work closely with the Regional Director for each assigned geography.

You will represent Gilead's HIV Prevention portfolio to healthcare providers and other key stakeholders, driving business results through strategic account management, strong clinical acumen, and customer-centric engagement. You will develop and maintain trusted relationships with customers, communicate complex scientific information in a clear and compelling manner, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners to optimize patient access and customer experience.

Success in this role requires a demonstrated track record of sales achievement, strong business judgment, adaptability, and the ability to operate effectively across changing geographies and customer environments.

This position supports the St. Louis, MO territory and requires significant travel across assigned geographies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Account Management & Business Execution

• Develop and execute comprehensive territory business plans aligned with Area priorities, customer needs, and business objectives.

Customer Engagement & Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted resource to healthcare providers by delivering relevant clinical, product, and disease-state information.

Clinical & Product Expertise

• Maintain a high level of expertise in assigned therapeutic areas, disease states, treatment guidelines, and competitive market dynamics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner effectively with Medical Scientists, Field Reimbursement Managers, Market Access colleagues, and other cross-functional stakeholders to address customer needs and enhance the customer experience.

Compliance & Professional Conduct

• Conduct all activities in full compliance with Gilead policies, the PhRMA Code, OIG guidance, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Operations & Territory Management

• Accurately document customer interactions and business activities within required systems and platforms.

Continuous Learning & Development

• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

• Foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

Basic Qualifications

• High School and NineYears' Experience
• Associates Degree and SevenYears' Experience
• Bachelor's Degree and Five Years Experience
• Master's Degree and Three Years Experience

• Ability to engage in travel as may be reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned areaacross different geographies as assigned territories within the Area will change aligned with business needs. Expect 70-80% travel (and, to the extent applicable, satisfaction of any requirements associated with such travel).
• Satisfaction of any onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners within an assigned area, if applicable (which may include but not be limited to, by way of example, vaccinations, drug and background screenings, and any other requirements that certain healthcare practitioners may adopt).
• To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The above-mentioned requirements represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary for success. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• A valid driver's license is required

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree
• Prior pharmaceutical, biotech or healthcare industry sales experience
• Demonstrated selling skills focused on highly competitive markets
• Proven and consistent track record of meeting/exceeding sales objectives, preferably in specialty markets
• Successful performance and collaborative leadership with account-focused cross-functional local teams
• Experience in selling injectable physician-administered products
• Familiarity with the managed care landscape and its impact on business
• Experience in selling a Buy and Bill product with proven sales success
• Experience managing a multiple product portfolio

The salary range for this position is: $115,260.00 - $149,160.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

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