Medical Affairs: Publications & Scientific Strategy Lead

Gilead Sciences Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Stock-based incentives

Medical, dental, vision, life保险

Job summary

Kite Pharma is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Medical Affairs to drive publication strategy and scientific dissemination across multiple programs. You will develop and review high‑quality narratives, translate evidence into practical resources, and coordinate across field medical and author teams to support congress activity.

In this role you will ensure alignment with policies and external standards while delivering scientifically accurate content for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 10 years relevant experience; MA/MS and 8 years; PhD and 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience in Scientific Communications, Publications, Medical Affairs or closely related discipline in biopharma, academia or medical communications.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading complex scientific communication deliverables in a regulated environment.
• Ability to critically evaluate clinical, translational and real‑world evidence and communicate implications clearly.
• Experience developing and reviewing scientific publications and Medical Affairs content.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and matrix teams.

Responsibilities

• Define publication strategy and dissemination workstreams for assigned programs and disease areas.
• Translate research objectives and external landscape into publication priorities and executable plans.
• Independently guide development and delivery of manuscripts, abstracts, posters and presentations with agency partners.
• Partner with internal experts, investigators and external authors to execute publication tactics.
• Represent Publications in cross‑functional forums and maintain current publication plans and decisions.
• Ensure compliance with ICMJE, Good Publication Practice and congress requirements.

Skills

Scientific writing

Publication planning

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS and 10 years relevant experience

MA/MS and 8 years relevant experience

PhD and 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Kite Pharma is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Medical Affairs to drive publication strategy and scientific dissemination across multiple programs. You will develop and review high‑quality narratives, translate evidence into practical resources, and coordinate across field medical and author teams to support congress activity.

In this role you will ensure alignment with policies and external standards while delivering scientifically accurate content for diverse audiences.