Medical Science Liaison- Upper Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester

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
 

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV

treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

The Medical Science Liaison will be reporting to the East USMA Field Director, Liver Disease, the MSL will support field-facing activities related to the USMA Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), Hepatitis C (HCV), Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis D (HDV) Plans of Action. The territory will be covering NYC Boroughs (Upper Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester).

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver timely, accurate, and succinct clinical, scientific, and educational presentations to healthcare providers in liver disease, both proactively and in response to requests for information, consistent with promotional compliance, PhRMA guidelines, and FDA regulatory requirements

• Implement defined goals and objectives aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and other strategic initiatives for PBC, HCV, HBV and HDV

• Develop strategic plans for cultivating and maintaining working relationships with existing and future thought leaders in the assigned region.

• Provide timely insights to the strategy and competitive intelligence teams regarding treatment practice and trends observed in field interactions.

• Evaluate existing Gilead promotional speakers, and nominate HCPs to serve as new or continuing speakers each year.

• Participate in advisory boards and educational programs, including speaker training sessions and clinical conferences.

• Collaborate appropriately with colleagues across other functional areas, including Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Operations, Strategic Operations, Government and Public Affairs, Commercial, and Marketing.

• Support the development, deployment, and appropriate use of field tools and resources (e.g., slide decks)

• Interact with clinical research principal investigators (PIs) and their staff as needed to follow up on clinical trial issues, and support Investigator Sponsored Research

• Provide scientific training to sales staff and other Gilead colleagues, as needed

• Complete required administrative and training procedures in a timely fashion (e.g., required policy and learning modules, expense reports, documentation of healthcare provider interactions, etc.)

• Adhere to all applicable pharmaceutical codes, Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines, and Gilead policies.

Requirements:

• Advanced medical/scientific/clinical degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP or PA preferred) with experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related healthcare field required

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a medically related profession (e.g., liver disease and/or antiviral medicine), with strong demonstrated knowledge of the clinical research process, treatment landscape, and professional society treatment guidelines.  Clinical practice experience within the therapeutic area is desirable.

• Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality presentations, including with large groups.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills required.