Sr. Manager, Medical Affairs (Oncology)

Mississauga, ON (view on map)

Posted 1 month ago

Job Description

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Job Description

Being Here Matters!

At Gilead, Creating Possible drives everything we do. It’s evident in our mission and core values. This is how we built a culture of excellence that is fueled by a passion for improving the lives of people around the world and advancing the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases.

We are driven to develop lifesaving products that make a difference for patients around the world. Every day, we transform the promise of science and technology into breakthrough, innovative therapies that have the power to cure, prevent or treat disease. As a research-based bio pharmaceutical company, we are revolutionizing healthcare by bringing medicines to patients in the areas of unmet need including HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, hematology, oncology, and inflammatory diseases. When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and motivated Sr. Manager, Medical Affairs (Oncology) with experience in solid tumors and product launch experience.  You will join the cross-functional team for solid tumours inclusive of breast cancer in Gilead Sciences Canada and will focus on executing the medical strategy. This role is based in Mississauga.

Reporting to the Director of Medical Affairs (Oncology), the successful candidate will focus on breast cancer and serve as a subject matter expert while supporting Oncology within Medical Affairs, fostering partnerships with scientific leaders and medical societies, and facilitating the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company.

This role requires very close collaboration with national and international colleagues from within Medical Affairs and the extended cross-functional team. The role will be office-based in Mississauga and requires national travel when needed.

How you will help to ‘Create Possible’

• Develops and implements defined goals and objectives aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and other strategic initiatives.

• Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead Oncology products.

• Presents scientific and clinical data for Gilead Oncology products.

• Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead Oncology products.

• Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non-academic settings.

• Provides medical leadership at advisory boards.

• Assists with Gilead Phase IV program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel.

• Assists with site selection for clinical trial programs in Canada.

• Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.

• Works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Clinical Research, Global Safety and Medical Affairs.

• Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.

• Travels to appointments, meetings, and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice.

• Provides strategic support with publication planning, including leading local medical projects.

• Leads the medical and scientific review of local promotional materials for Oncology related products.

• Is responsible for adverse event reporting and management of drug safety and pharmacovigilance activities in compliance with local and global regulatory requirements and policies.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Advanced degree (i.e. MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, NP/PA) preferred or may have a BS in pharmacy or BS/MS nursing with varying levels of clinical and/or industry experience.

• At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant medical/scientific role, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry and with product launch experience

• Excellent clinical and scientific understanding of oncology, preferably solid tumours, including breast cancer

• Experience in the management or investigation of clinical trials is highly desirable.

• Experience in developing effective abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and slides and presenting at scientific meetings.

• Experience with project management is desirable.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.

• Must be fully cognizant of all relevant scientific data and regulatory requirements for field-based personnel.

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize workload.

• Must have the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MS team (MSL team), cross-functional accounts, and others. Proven ability to work in a cross-functional matrix.

• Clinical patient contact experience is highly desirable.

• Ability to travel frequently, occasionally with short notice.

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (doing what's right)

• Teamwork (working together)

• Excellence (being your best)

• Accountability (taking personal responsibility)

• Inclusion (encouraging diversity)

Gilead Leadership Commitment

• I AM BOLD in aspiration and AGILE in execution.

• ​I CARE and make time for people.

• ​I LISTEN, speak openly and explain the "why."

• ​I TRUST others and myself to make sound decisions.

• ​I OWN the impact of my words and actions.

We are committed to creating a healthier world for everyone – no matter the challenges ahead of us. Through bold and transformative science, we’re driving innovation that has the potential to become the next generation of life-changing medicines. Our ambition is evident in our mission. Because the impossible is not impossible. It’s what’s next

 

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