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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. We tackle diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that improve lives and to ensure access across the globe.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Global Medical Strategy Team with a focus on Multiple Myeloma. In this role you will partner with the MM Lead and Regional Leads in Australia, Canada, Europe (ACE) & International Markets to execute key projects aligned to business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner within the Strategy Team to execute required tasks and activities, deputising when needed.
• Partner closely with regional teams ensuring strategic and tactical pull‑through.
• Execute on tactics such as advisory boards, publications, training etc. as needed.
• Provide vision and direction for the assigned disease area, drive development and execution of cross‑functional product and disease strategy.
• Partner with members of the extended Global Medical Affairs team such as RWE, Scientific Communication, Publications to provide input, direction and review of materials.
• Capture insights on the assigned therapy area systematically, both internal and external, and translate these insights into actionable activities.
• Provide guidance for the development and execution of the disease strategy, the medical Plans of Action (POAs) and cross‑functional projects.
• Participate in the exchange with the medical community and maintain a thought leader network.
• Collaborate effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functional areas, e.g. Clinical Research, Sales and Marketing, Market Access, PVE.
• Represent Global Medical Affairs to external and internal stakeholders, including experts, medical professional groups, societies, regulatory groups and scientific meetings.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• M.D., Pharm.D, Ph.D. or qualification in Life Sciences, Immunology, or Oncology.
• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally with expertise in cell therapy and Multiple Myeloma.
• Proven track record within Medical Affairs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with excellent judgment and ability to work in a team environment.
• Proven ability to work across a cross‑functional matrix.
• Self‑starter with “can‑do” attitude.
• Basic knowledge of budget and account management.
• Able to travel to domestic and international conferences (travel 35%).

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates to recruit and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company on a non‑discriminatory basis.

Location: Stockley Park, 3 days a week