Sr. Medical Scientist/Assoc Director, Medical Sciences, Cardiovascular - Durham

Company:	Gilead Sciences, Inc. Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (2)
Job Location(s):	Statewide
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Education:	Doctorate
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Hospital Positions

Position Description

Job Posting Title:	Sr. Medical Scientist/Assoc Director, Medical Sciences, Cardiovascular - Durham
Requisition Number:	4661
Country:	US
State:	North Carolina
Job Location:	Field
Functional Area:	MEDICAL AFFAIRS
Position Type:	Regular
Full-Time / Part-Time:	Full-Time
Shift:	Days
Specific Responsibilities:	Deliver timely, accurate and succinct clinical and scientific presentations to cardiovascular healthcare professionals, both proactively and in response to requests for information, consistent with promotional compliance and FDA regulatory requirements
Essential Duties and Job Functions:	The field-based MS will join a team of medical scientists, reporting to the director. He/she will disseminate clinical information about Gilead’s innovative products to thought-leaders, academic institutions, centers of excellence and professional organizations. Principle Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ? Deliver timely, accurate and succinct clinical and scientific presentations to cardiovascular healthcare professionals, both proactively and in response to requests for information, consistent with promotional compliance and FDA regulatory requirements ? Serve as a medical resource to the Cardiovascular Therapeutic Sales Specialist ? Implement defined goals and objectives aligned with Medical Affairs’ strategic initiatives; develop plan for cultivating, and maintaining working relationships with existing and future thought leaders in assigned geographic territory ? Participate in advisory boards, symposia and educational programs, such as speaker training and clinical conferences ? Collaborate with colleagues in other functional areas, including Clinical Research, Medical Communications, Sales and Marketing ? Adhere to applicable pharmaceutical codes, Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines and Gilead policies
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:	? Advanced scientific degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD or NP/PA strongly preferred) with experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related healthcare field required ? A minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a medically related endeavor (i.e., cardiovascular medicine, with strong knowledge of the clinical research process, treatment landscape and guidelines) ? Demonstrated ability to work independently ? Capacity to develop and deliver high-quality presentations essential ? Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment and approach; ability to network and partner with internal and external stakeholders, including medical thought-leaders, academic institutions, large group practices, medical directors and pharmacy directors ? Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the management of multiple priorities and resources ? Strong business skills/acumen; translation of scientific expertise and knowledge to achieve the identified business goals of the company ? Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills required ? Ability to travel 30-40% of the time