Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions. Every individual matters and everyone has a chance to enhance the... more details
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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.
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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. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions. Every individual matters and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them.
By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.
Gilead is hiring an Associate Director level experienced, well-organized professional, who will manage the development of scientific publications and support implementation of the strategic Oncology publication plans for global clinical studies and non-clinical sources, including HEOR, Epidemiology, RWE, Payer, Non-interventional, and database studies, to demonstrate the value of pipeline and inline products in Oncology. This position is located at our Headquarters in Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ.
Associate Director, Scientific Publications responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Oversee publication development and timely execution of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts per GPP and Gilead Policy
Manage day-to-day external publication agency to ensure publications tactics are on budget and timelines
Support the TA regarding publication program status by providing proactive communication of overall status with a cross-functional team, investigators, and alliance partners to ensure the needs of the regions and key countries
Maintain and execute the Global Publication Plan (GPP) for one or more Gilead Oncology products/indications in collaboration with Clinical Research, Commercial, DevOps, HEOR, and Medical Affairs
Lead cross functional global publication team meetings, in collaboration with TA Global Publication Director
Lead the development of a global disease-area scientific publication objectives and tactical plan, in collaboration with TA Global Publication Director
Provide recommendations for author decisions based on experience and knowledge of publication landscape (e.g., selection of appropriate journals and congresses, navigate authorship order disputes, etc)
Utilize the companywide iEnvision system for planning and execution of company-produced publications, and provide real-time publication-related reports and metrics
Collaborate effectively to support TA in countries or regions to ensure publication activities are captured and globally aligned while still meeting local needs
Support the development of medical and scientific lexicons as needed in close collaboration with Publication Director and cross-functional colleagues
Ensure compliance with Gilead publication policy and external publication guidelines
Contribute to the development of the publications group, sharing best practices and opportunities to improve effectiveness and/or efficiency
Additional responsibilities include the following:
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in the health sciences or communication field with 5-8 years of related experience
Advanced Degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, MSc) with 3-5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in medical communications gained through working in the pharmaceutical industry or medical communications agency
Broad understanding of drug development process
Demonstrated budget and resource management skills in a global organization
Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and project management skills to deliver in a complex multidisciplinary environment
Interpersonal skill to establish and maintain professional relationships with internal colleagues and leadership, external experts, investigators, journal editors, and professional organizations
Organizational skill to effectively manage multiple complex stakeholders and projects within budget and timelines
Experience in genitourinary oncology
CMPP certification
Clear understanding of current publication environment, good publication practices, Sunshine Act/Pharma Code of Conduct, ICMJE, GPP3, and other global guidelines related to publications, scientific data communication, and transparency standards
Experience leading critical functional or cross-functional initiatives
The salary range for this position is: $191,335.00 - $247,610.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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