Director, Regional Community Oncology Expert (RCOE) – East

Role Summary

Director, Regional Community Oncology Expert (RCOE) – East, within US Medical Affairs (USMA) Oncology. Responsible for co-developing the Community Oncology strategy, leading CCC efforts in the territory, and supporting cross-functional field teams. This role is remote with travel within the territory to national and regional meetings and occasional HQ visits.

Responsibilities

• Support the development (in collaboration with the CCC Lead) of strategies and implementation plans to define and address education, research, and Medical Affairs insights and data generation needs within US Community Oncology practices.
• Prepare presentation materials and present scientific data at internal meetings and external advisory boards.
• Co-create a RWE generation plan with key US Community Oncology practices and initiate RWE studies to support Trodelvy use in breast cancer with potential expansion to other molecules/indications/disease areas.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership and support at key scientific meetings with US HCPs and patients, focusing on Community Oncology practices.
• Serve as an educational resource and trainer to Gilead colleagues, including MSLs/MKALs, including medical educational activities, grants, and investigator-sponsored/collaborative studies.
• Collaborate with MAR, GRC/LRC, and R&D as needed.
• Lead timely, accurate, and succinct communication of fair-balanced clinical and scientific presentations to Community Oncology healthcare professionals, compliant with promotional and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in editorial review of scientific content for strategic alignment and accuracy.
• Support data generation activities through: critical review of ISR/collaborative/Phase 3b/Phase 4 proposals; review abstracts/manuscripts from collaborative/RWE studies; communicate Gilead’s commitment to scientific excellence in Community Oncology.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across functional areas within Gilead.
• Support development and use of field tools/resources (e.g., slide decks) for the CCC.
• Lead and shepherd oncology medical assets through the MRC process in consultation with cross-functional Medical Affairs.

• Specific point of contact for cross-functional field matrix teams within the territory; contribute to a One Oncology approach to Community Oncology strategy and execution.
• Serve as a CCC resource to the field matrix team and provide training at national/regional levels for medical and commercial colleagues when needed.
• Lead CCC projects/studies with autonomy, establishing relationships with internal and external contacts as needed.
• Select CCC participation sites based on objective criteria.
• Develop relationships with regional/national opinion leaders to support the CCC; build relationships with institutional leaders, researchers, and providers in academic and community settings.
• Anticipate obstacles in the field and resolve them in a compliant, collaborative manner.
• Maintain familiarity with relevant scientific data and commit to ongoing education.
• Collaborate with multiple teams (MSL/MKAL, KADs, national accounts, etc.).
• Manage vendor relationships for CCC deliverables (Playbook, Newsletter, Dashboard, medical communications for MRC).
• Contribute to Global and Local strategic plans and collaborate with other functions.
• Support CCC efforts and strategic planning for US Oncology Societies focusing on community engagement.
• Perform other activities to support US Medical Affairs strategy and execution.
• Adhere to pharmaceutical codes, OIG guidelines, and Gilead policies.
• Demonstrate core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Inclusion.

Qualifications

• Preferred, but not required: advanced medical/scientific/clinical degree (e.g., PhD, MD, PharmD, NP, PA) with 8+ years in pharma or healthcare; or MA/MS or MBA with 10+ years or BA/BS with 12+ years in pharma/healthcare if no advanced degree.
• Preferred industry experience in Medical Affairs; if none, success in a similar role in biotech/pharma outside Medical Affairs is required. Oncology experience and Community Oncology practice familiarity preferred.
• Strong business acumen; ability to translate scientific knowledge into actionable goals.
• Strategic thinking with ability to convert strategy into actionable plans.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, relationship-building, negotiating, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver high-quality presentations.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills to plan and prioritize across multiple activities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with ability to network with internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite, HCPs, academics, and third parties.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret complex data and publications.
• Experience developing abstracts, manuscripts, posters, slides, and presenting at scientific meetings.
• Regulatory, legal, and compliance awareness for clinical trials and Medical Affairs; knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and GCPs preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently.
• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time, with short notice as needed; mainly US travel within territory, national/regional meetings, and HQ travel.

Education

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 70% of the time; primarily within US territory, plus national/regional meetings and HQ visits as needed.
• Adherence to all applicable pharmaceutical codes, OIG guidelines, and Gilead policies.