Director, Medical Affairs

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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   Director Medical Affairs LIVE (Liver Diseases, Inflammation, Emerging Viruses, and Established Products), (Therapeutic Area Lead) Germany (m/f/d) Overview and key accountabilities: The Director Medical Affairs LIVE leads and manages the Medical Affairs team for liver diseases, inflammation, emerging viruses, and established products, which is currently focussed on virus hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis. This involves direct managerial responsibility for a team of Medical Managers, an administrative coordinator, and a Medical Scientist Lead (MS Lead), who is the manager of the field-based Medical Scientists (MS) and Patient Affairs field team. This TA is in charge of several products at different lifecycle stages. The Director Medical Affairs LIVE leads the development and implementation of the German Medical Therapeutic Area strategy and the Medical product strategy in collaboration with the MS Lead and the Medical Managers. This requires close national and international collaboration with colleagues from Medical Affairs and other functions. The Director Medical Affairs LIVE also contributes to the cross-functional leadership in the assigned Therapeutic Area and to the leadership of the Medical Affairs Department. He/she represents Gilead Germany to internal and external stakeholders. The role is office-based in Martinsried near Munich and requires national and international travel (including for internal meetings and external scientific conferences). The position reports to the Country Medical Director. Specific responsibilities: 1.      The Director Medical Affairs LIVE provides vision and direction to the assigned Medical Affairs team   • Leads and manages a team of Medical Affairs professionals directly and indirectly including the line manager for the field-based MS team • Provides clear strategic guidance for the development and execution of the TA strategy, the medical Plan of Action (POAs) and cross-functional projects, including programs that involve non-HCP stakeholders such as patients • Ensures continuous development and training of the team and individual team members based on Gilead´s Competency Models and Leadership Commitments; acts as a coach and mentor for team members • Sets clear performance expectations that are aligned with company and department goals; monitors progress and delivers fair and effective performance reviews • Plans and monitors the departmental budget • Leads hiring of the team and ensures excellent onboarding of new team members • Participates in the exchange with the medical community and maintains a thought leader network • Cont

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