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Job Description:

Director, Medical Affairs LIVE Italy

We have an exciting opportunity within the Medical Affairs function in Italy to lead the medical team to develop and implement the local medical plans for the LIVE portfolio in Italy, specifically PBC, HDV, HCV and antifungals.

This role requires very close collaboration with national and international colleagues from the extended cross-functional team. The role is office-based in Milan and requires national and international travel (including internal meetings and external scientific conferences). The position will report to the Executive Country Medical Director for Italy.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the LIVE Medical Affairs team and provides strategic medical leadership in the cross-functional brand and launch teams.

• Leads the LIVE Medical field team (MSs)

• Plans and develops the Medical Affairs strategy in the Therapeutic Area and oversights the execution of the Medical Affairs activities and scientific projects based on the medical strategy and Plan of Action, in close collaboration with other medical team members.

• Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with external medical experts locally and internationally, including academic societies.

• Is a key company representative to groups of experts, medical professional groups, societies, patient representatives, regulatory groups, and represents the company at national and international scientific meetings.

• Works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in European affiliates, Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Public and Government Affairs.

• Plans and conducts Advisory Boards as needed to obtain insights.

• Presents scientific and clinical data in a variety of different settings.

• Actively participates in the P&R process and in the meetings with the regulatory bodies as medical expert

• Supports the generation of scientific data through collaboration with the Gilead personnel in R&D and Clinical Operations, and by developing local clinical studies.

• Is responsible for supporting and coordinating Investigator Sponsored Trials - including collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel.

• Is involved in scientific publication activities.

• Develops and conducts medical education and communication activities, including digital, face-to-face, and print.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (i.e. MD, PharmD, PhD)

• Extensive pharmaceutical company experience within Medical Affairs, with product launch and people management experience

• Strong people leadership experience including having the ability to attract, motive and retain talents and drive a culture of collaboration, engagement, and motivation

• Strategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellence

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, in Italian and English, along with the ability to understand, analyze and communicate medical concepts in a clear and concise way.

• Ability to successfully navigate fast and dynamic situations where there is ambiguity, uncertainty, and change

• Works independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detailds and prioritization

• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional matrix

• Ability to embrace Gilead’s leadership commitments and patient-centric values, including highest ethical and compliance standards

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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