Director, Medical Sciences (m/f/d) - MS Lead HIV

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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 Sciences (m/f/d) - MS Lead HIV Overview and Key Accountabilities: The Director Medical Sciences HIV (MS Lead) leads and manages the team of Medical Scientists (MS) HIV. Under the leadership of the Senior Director Medical Affairs HIV (TA Lead) and in collaboration with the Medical Managers the MS Lead co-develops the Therapeutic Area (TA) and Medical Affairs strategy and ensures its execution through the MS team. This requires close national and international collaboration with colleagues from other departments. Key accountabilities include leadership of the HIV MS team in Germany, development of the MS communication and (K)OL engagement strategy, and its implementation based on the HIV Plan of Action (POA). The role is field-based and requires national (including co-visits with MSs) and international travel (including internal meetings and external scientific conferences). It also requires regular presence at the Munich-Martinsried office. The position reports to the Senior Director Medical Affairs HIV (TA Lead).   Specific Responsibilities: 1. The MS Lead provides vision and direction for the MS team   • Leads and manages a team of Medical Scientists at a national level • Provides clear strategic guidance for the execution of the MS objectives within the TA strategy, Medical POA and cross-functional projects • Ensures continuous development and training of the team and individual team members based on Gilead´s MS Competency Model; acts as a coach and mentor for MSs • Sets clear performance expectations that are aligned with company and department goals; monitors progress and delivers fair and effective performance reviews • Ensures appropriate planning and reporting of MS activities • Plans and monitors the budget for the MS team/MS activities 2. The MS Lead is a critical contributor to the development and execution of the Medical Affairs TA and product strategy: • Provides strategic input for TA and POA development (medical and cross-functional) • Contributes to the execution of the Medical Affairs strategy and POA (including medical communication, (K)OL engagement, insight and evidence generation) • Ensures implementation of international Medical Affairs initiatives on a national level through MS team • Directs and oversees planning and execution of MS activities, e.g. advisory boards, medical education programs, data generation, IIRs and Phase IV support • Contributes to the overall product strategy by participating in national and international product/brand team(s) • Collaborates effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functio

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