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Director, Medical Affairs Research - Oncology, Foster City, CA

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Foster City
Salary
See job description.
Closing date
Apr 10, 2021

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Discipline
Other, Science Policy
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
President/CEO/Director/VP
Organization Type
All Industry, Pharma

 


Director, Medical Affairs Research - Oncology, Foster City, CA
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gileads therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Inclusion is one of the companys five core values. Thats because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible


Director, Medical Affairs Research - Oncology, Foster City, CA

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation. Onsite in Foster City, CA required.

The role of Real World Data (RWD) has greatly expanded and has been recognized to providing value to determine comparative effectiveness, longer-term safety and efficacy outcomes, rationale for payor and clinical decisions and an evolving role in the regulatory process. Gilead commitment to research emphasizes the importance of continued focus on science and patient outcomes throughout the lifecycle of our compounds. As such, Medical Affairs maintains a robust research portfolio across our therapeutic areas including investigator-initiated studies, collaborative studies, Medical Affairs led prospective research and studies encompassing RWD and patient reported outcomes (PRO). This important role focuses on real-world data and PRO data collection, generation, interpretation and dissemination and conducting original research to improve patient outcomes throughout the lifecycle of our medicines.

We have the following exciting opportunity in our Foster City, CA location. We are seeking an experienced, well organized professional who will develop, implement and manage RWD and Observational Research (OR) strategies and tactics to demonstrate the value of pipeline and inline products in our growing oncology therapeutic area.

Principle Roles and Responsibilities:

 

 

 

  • Participate in the development of Global Medical Affairs Plans and outline strategic approaches for generating required evidence and research output necessary to the plan.
  • Contribute to develop and execution of the MAR medical strategy and activities to demonstrate the value of Gilead medicines
  • Research activities will focus on the broad areas of pharmacoepidemiology and will include retrospective database analyses, prospective cohort studies, PROs and real world research
  • Create or co-develop study concept documents, protocols, analysis plans, and final study reports, as well as draft manuscripts for studies which include relevant outcomes
  • Work cross functionally to assess, evaluate and select which data sources, cohorts, registries and collaborators represent the best partners to achieve the strategic objectives and data generation plans
  • Collaborate with colleagues in multiple other functional areas, including Epidemiology, HEOR, Therapeutic Area Medical Directors, Commercial Strategy and Clinical Development
  • Provide high quality technical and methodological support to cross-functional teams to effectively use clinical, and humanistic data to optimize treatment practice and improve patient outcomes throughout the lifecycle of our medicines
  • Contribute to assessing data gaps as part of the Integrated Evidence Planning process and provide input on clinical and PRO endpoints with Phase II/III/IV clinical trials in partnership with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development and Commercial
  • Develop scientific communications (e.g., manuscripts, scientific forum presentations, slide decks) to build the peer reviewed published scientific evidence base
  • Maintain and continue to enhance knowledge of technical and methodological advances and trends to ensure best approaches are used in studies and evaluations
  • Engage key clinical and methodological experts and facilitate the building of relationships via collaboration on various projects. Provide methodological support at advisory boards, regional educational programs, conferences and other external meetings
  • Adhere to all applicable pharmaceutical codes, Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines, and Gilead policies
  • Exhibit Gilead's core values: integrity, teamwork, accountability, excellence, and inclusion

 


Specific Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:

 

 

 

 

  • Deep knowledge and prior working experience in fields of Gilead's areas of interest, especially RWD and PRO in oncology
  • Advanced scientific degree (Ph.D., MD, Pharm.D. or equivalent) ideally in Epidemiology, Public Health, Outcomes Research, or Biostatistics, with a minimum of 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, and 4+ years of OR
  • Strong methodological knowledge including retrospective and prospective study design and analysis, database assessment (including quality assurance metrics to ensure validity and robustness of the data elements) and analysis, advanced statistical methods needed for observational data, real world studies and/ or PRO development. Proven track record as demonstrated by publications in peer-review journals
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, including management of multiple priorities and resources
  • Proven track record of executing clearly defined goals and objectives
  • Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment and approach; ability to network and partner with internal and external stakeholders, including medical thought-leaders, and academic institutions
  • Aptitude for, and experience in, scientific dissemination of study outputs focused on internal and external stakeholders
  • A comprehensive understanding of global healthcare systems is preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) is required
  • Ability to travel (+/- 20%)


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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

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