Director – Medical Affairs Agile Innovation
| Company | Gilead Sciences |
|---|---|
| Location | San Mateo, CA, USA, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $221000 – $314600 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience
- Masters’ Degree and Ten Years’ Experience
- PhD and Eight Years’ Experience
Responsibilities
- Design and lead implementation of modern, multi-channel strategies to enhance scientific engagement with US healthcare professionals.
- Partner with Field Medical, Scientific Communications, and Digital teams to implement customizable tools and platforms that improve reach and relevance.
- Use analytics, behavioral insights, and digital listening to personalize engagement and content delivery.
- Work with cross functional stakeholders to innovate advisory boards, congresses, and peer-to-peer education formats with hybrid, virtual, and interactive approaches.
- Initiate projects that modernize Medical Affairs through digital platforms, real-world evidence tools, AI/ML applications, and automation.
- Translate external innovation trends into scalable internal solutions, leveraging partnerships with vendors, startups, or tech partners.
- Pilot new ideas using agile frameworks and rapidly iterate based on feedback and impact.
- Support the development of a Medical Affairs innovation roadmap aligned with U.S. business objectives.
- Drive adoption of real-world data tools and internal knowledge platforms to improve strategic planning.
- Have oversight of innovative integration of qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources (field insights, HCP feedback, scientific trends) into actionable differentiated strategies for US Medical Affairs.
- Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, influencing leaders and facilitating alignment on innovation priorities.
- Foster a culture of experimentation, agility, and customer-centric design within the Medical Affairs organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field. (MBA or relevant graduate degree a plus.)
- 5+ years of experience in healthcare or life sciences business consulting, innovation roles, 2+ in pharma or biotech industry.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional innovation or digital transformation projects.
- Strong understanding of U.S. healthcare dynamics, stakeholder needs (especially HCPs), and data-driven strategies.
- Experience working with or advising Medical Affairs, Commercial, or R&D teams in pharmaceutical, biotech, or health tech sectors.
- Comfortable navigating complex organizations and regulatory environments, even without prior direct Medical Affairs experience.