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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

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development.

Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them.

By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

We are seeking a Manager within Medical Affairs Research to support Liver, Inflammation, Respiratory Viruses, and Established Products (LIVE). This role is responsible for coordinating proposal reviews and supporting portfolio management of investigator-sponsored research (ISR), collaborative (CO) research, and MA-led Gilead-sponsored research in the LIVE therapeutic area. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Phase 4 research or clinical operations, and knowledge of one or more of relevant therapeutic areas.

This position is based at Gilead’s Foster City, CA location.

As a Manager, Medical Affairs at Gilead you will ...

Specific Job Responsibilities:

+ Manage the review of ISR, CO and MA-led GS proposals through Gilead’s Research Committee (RC) review process for LIVE:

+ Coordinate proposal review meetings with RC Team Leads and RC Chairs

+ Support creation and management of requests for proposals (RFPs)

+ Support external investigators, MA scientific leads, Medical Scientists, and other stakeholders in developing and submitting rigorous research proposals to Gilead

+ Support the management of the LIVE Phase 4 portfolio including liaising with key cross-functional partners such as Clinical Operations, local affiliates and external investigators

+ Review abstracts and/or manuscripts that result from the phase 4 program

+ Contribute to ensuring that the research processes and study execution align with MA research policy and governance, integrated evidence plan priorities, and overall program strategy

+ Work with Research Committee Team Leads and Senior Manager to track, monitor and intervene with external investigators to ensure timely execution of contracted studies, and support closure of studies when not meeting contracted milestones

+ Act as a resource for Research Committee Chairs, voting members, standing members, proposal champions and reviewers

+ Contribute to process improvements related to research proposal and study management systems

+ Manage projects to completion, anticipating obstacles and difficulties that may arise, resolving them in a collaborative manner and engage in project management activities as needed by assigned RC Team Lead and/or Senior Manager

Educational and other Requirements:

+ Professional degree (eg, PhD, PharmD); OR master’s degree (eg, MS, MPH) with 4-plus years of experience in clinical or observational research including research operations; OR Bachelor’s degree with 6-plus years of experience

+ Must be cognizant of and adhere to regulatory and legal (Business Conduct) requirements for clinical trials and other Medical Affairs activities; knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials

+ Demonstrated project management and organization skills including process improvement, management of multiple resources and priority projects with tight timelines while maintaining attention to detail

+ Ability to work in a global environment which may require participation in meetings outside of standard work hours to accommodate time zone differences

+ Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and approach; must be able to appropriately interact within MA and across Development, senior management, and external customers/vendors

+ Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

+ Proven track record of executing clearly defined goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment

+ Self-motivated to work independently and having a positive attitude while working as part of teams

+ Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objective

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Understanding/experience in in MA/pharmaceutical industry in phase4/externally sponsored research programs or Clinical Development

+ Scientific knowledge/experience one or more of the relevant therapeutic areas

The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. 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

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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 [email protected] for assistance.

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Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.