Senior Field Director HIV, Medical Affairs – Northeast Region

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Reporting to the Executive Director US Medical Affairs (USMA), the Field Director Medical Affairs is a leadership position responsible for managing the medical science liaisons (MSL) within the HIV Treatment and Prevention team in the Northeast region (incudes New York and Boston territories) Job Responsibilities  As an integral part of the USMA Virology Leadership Team, and in close collaboration with cross-functional partners, the Field Director will establish and maintain the tenor of Gilead’s scientific communications with the healthcare providers, researchers, and patient community organizations in the US. This subject matter expert will contribute to the development and execution of the US Medical Affairs Strategic Plans for HIV Treatment and Prevention.  Specific responsibilities for this role will include but are not limited to: Leads and manages a team of HIV MSLs in the assigned North-East region, and reports to the US Medical Affairs Executive Director. Oversees MSL scientific engagement activities to support compliant HCP interactions as well as scientific insight and data collection to inform internal strategies. Ensures the successful dissemination of innovative clinical information to thought leaders and fosters medical and scientific information exchange from and throughout the specific disease communities. Identifies, recruits, and hires top talent to build an MSL team; coaches, oversees, and conducts performance evaluations of MSLs via active observation of the team; establishes clearly defined team and individual goals and objectives (quantitative and qualitative); implements processes to routinely monitor progress, supporting and correcting performance as necessary. Coordinates Medical Sciences participation in Gilead advisory boards, symposia, internal training, and educational programs (e.g., speaker training and conference planning).  Guides the MSL team with their territory strategic planning and provides constructive coaching for scientific engagement and field excellence. Directs MSL activities to ensure the highest ethical standards & compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, policies, SOPs, code of conduct, and guidelines.

PhD/PharmaD/ MD and 12 years of experience Preferred Qualifications Must reside within region, New York is preferred Excellent interpersonal skills, motivation, initiative, mentoring, strategic thinking, problem solving, planning, & organizational skills. Advanced scientific degree required, doctorate level clinical/medical degree (e.g., MD, DO, PharmD, Ph.D., NP/PA) preferred. 10+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, 5+ years in an MSL function and/or US Medical Affairs role, 5+ years in clinical practice. Clinical practice experience within