Sr Medical Scientist - Charlotte, NC

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity within our US Medical Affairs team for a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Medical Sciences within HIV (Treatment and Prevention). This role will be field-based in the US, with the applicant located in Charlotte, NC . The territory includes North Carolina and South Carolina.

The MSL will report to USMA Southeast HIV Field Director, and will support field-facing activities related to the USMA Plans of Action and objective based outcomes for HIV Treatment and HIV Prevention. The incumbent is an experienced, well-organized, results-oriented healthcare professional who will develop ongoing professional relationships related to HIV Treatment and Prevention and provide scientific support to key healthcare decision-makers in, public health and academic institutions, along with community and community healthcare providers throughout the assigned geography.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver timely, accurate, and succinct clinical, scientific, and educational presentations to healthcare providers in HIV Treatment and Prevention, both proactively and in response to requests for information, consistent with PhRMA guidelines, and FDA regulatory requirements
• Implement defined goals and objectives aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and other strategic initiatives
• 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.
• 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 Development, Clinical Operations, Strategic Operations, Government and Public Affairs, Commercial, and Marketing.
• Utilizes scientific field tools resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.
• 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.
• Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products.
• Develops and presents complex scientific and clinical data for these products.
• Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead products and trains Gilead approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits.
• Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non-academic settings.
• Provides sales force with training at national and regional levels.
• Works on Gilead Phase IV program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel.
• Selects sites for both Phase IV and other clinical trials.
• Anticipates complex obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.
• Travels to appointments, meetings and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be fully cognizant of all relevant complex scientific data. Must also be cognizant of complex regulatory requirements for field-based personnel.
• Must be committed to continuing education to maintain knowledge base.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ Years with BS/BA
  OR
• 8+ Years with MS/MA or MBA
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced medical/scientific/clinical degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP/PA preferred) with experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related healthcare field required
• A minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a medically related profession (e.g., HIV treatment, prevention) with strong demonstrated knowledge of the clinical research process, treatment landscape, and professional society treatment guidelines.
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality presentations, including with large groups.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills required.
• 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 allocated resources.
• Strong business skills/acumen; translation of scientific expertise and knowledge to achieve the strategic business goals of USMA and Gilead Sciences.
• Able to work with a high level of autonomy and independence.
• Able to travel 75% of the time, occasionally with short notice, including regular overnights and some weekends.
• Valid driver’s license for traveling by car

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