Sr Director, Medical Education and Programs

Job Description

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 that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. We strive to transform and simplify care for people with life-threatening illnesses around the world. Gilead's portfolio of products and pipeline of investigational drugs includes treatments for HIV/AIDS, COVID, HBV, HCV, HDV, Oncology and Cell Therapy as well as Inflammatory Diseases co. Gilead is a patient centric, science focused company.

Reporting to the Vice President of Global Medical Strategy and Operations, the Senior Director, Medical Education & Programs is a global role that requires a visionary leader to guide and implement the medical education and programs strategy aligned with organizational goals and stakeholder needs. This position is essential for shaping the future landscape of clinical practice and research, ensuring robust education on guidelines-based care to improve patient outcomes and investment in early career investigators to inspire careers in clinical research. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for the medical education and programs team, fostering an environment of innovation and outcomes. In this role, the Senior Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams (eg Legal, Compliance, Public Affairs, and Medical Affairs colleagues) to develop and implement integrated strategies that align with the Medical Affairs goals while ensuring compliance with ACCME, FDA, OIG, and other relevant guidelines (as well as Gilead policies and federal/state/local statutes and regulations). Staying abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes in the medical education is crucial to inform decision-making and strategic planning. The Senior Director will also be tasked with cultivating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including medical professionals, professional associations and educators to enhance collaboration and drive innovation. Operational oversight is another key responsibility, ensuring effective management of budgeting, resource allocation, and performance management. This role demands a leader who can navigate complex challenges and drive the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Determine strategy for medical education and programs based on organizational goals, outcomes data and stakeholder needs

• Conduct medical education needs assessments to select industry-leading medical education programs designed to optimize patient outcomes

• Develop/Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including medical professionals, professional associations and educators to enhance collaboration and drive innovation

• Explore innovative mechanisms for independent medical education delivery

• Advance the development of stakeholders with innovative programs that complement the independent medical education strategy

• Manage global team of grant and program managers

• Manage budget to target annually

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support major initiatives

• Analyze and communicate outcomes of educational programming

• Initiate and support internal process improvements in efficiency, patient engagement, global education, and innovation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (e.g. PhD, PharmD, MD) and a minimum of 10 years of Medical Education experience

• Knowledge of virology and oncology therapeutic areas and healthcare ecosystems, public health interventions, relevant healthcare policy trends, adult learning principles, educational design, and evaluation techniques for medical education programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (e.g. PhD, PharmD, MD) and a minimum of 10 years of Medical Education experience (proficiency in IMED practices and corporate grants) .

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster employee engagement and growth by creating inclusion, developing talent and empowering teams

• Demonstrated excellence in developing effective creative solutions to complex problems

• Demonstrated excellence in delivering skilled communications (verbal and written) around the value of medical education outcomes

• Demonstrated excellence in building and maintaining relationships with senior leaders

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness

• Uncompromising ethical standard and conduct

• Able to motivate and foster cross-functional collaboration

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, organizational objectives and holding to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

The salary range for this position is: $255,425.00 - $330,550.00. 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*.

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

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