Director, Regional Community Oncology Expert (RCOE) – West

Role Summary

Director, Regional Community Oncology Expert (RCOE) – West supporting Community Oncology strategy and the Community Cancer Collective (CCC) within US Medical Affairs Oncology. Co-develops strategy, leads CCC efforts in the territory, and supports cross-functional field matrix teams. Remote role with travel within the territory and to national/regional meetings and HQ as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the development (with the CCC Lead) of strategies and implementation plans to address education, research, and Medical Affairs 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 Real-World Evidence generation plan with US Community Oncology practices and initiate key RWE studies to support trodelvy use in breast cancer, with potential expansion to other molecules and indications.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership at key meetings with US HCPs and patients, focusing on Community Oncology practices.
• Serve as an educational resource and trainer to Gilead colleagues (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 compliant communication of clinical and scientific presentations to Community Oncology professionals.
• Participate in editorial review of scientific content for strategic alignment and accuracy.
• Support data generation activities including review of ISR/collaborative/Ph3b/Ph4 proposals and abstracts/manuscripts from Community Oncology practices; communicate Gilead’s commitment to scientific excellence in Community Oncology.
• Collaborate with other functional areas within Gilead and support deployment of CCC field tools and resources.
• Lead and manage oncology medical assets through the MRC process with cross-functional input.

• Serve as primary contact for cross-functional field matrix teams in the territory; drive a One Oncology approach to Community Oncology strategy and execution.
• Provide CCC training at national and regional levels for medical and commercial colleagues as needed.
• Lead CCC projects/studies autonomously, building relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Identify and develop relationships with regional/national opinion leaders to support CCC; engage with institutional leaders, researchers, and providers in academic and community settings.
• Anticipate obstacles and resolve them in a compliant, collaborative manner; maintain familiarity with relevant scientific data and pursue ongoing education.
• Collaborate with MSL/MKAL teams, KADs, national accounts, and others as a team member.
• Manage vendor relations for CCC materials (Playbook, Newsletter, Dashboard, medical communications) and ensure compliant delivery of documents for MRC.
• Contribute to Global and Local strategic plans and collaborate with other functions across Gilead.
• Support CCC efforts and strategic planning for US Oncology Societies focused on community engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support US Medical Affairs strategy and execution.
• Adhere to pharmaceutical codes, OIG guidelines, and Gilead policies.

• Exhibits Gilead’s core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Inclusion.

Qualifications

• Preferred: advanced medical/scientific/clinical degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, NP, PA) with 8+ years in pharma/healthcare; if not, MA/MS or MBA with 10+ years or BA/BS with 12+ years in pharma/healthcare.
• Preferred: industry experience in Medical Affairs; otherwise success in a similar role outside Medical Affairs in biotech/pharma; oncology experience required; experience with Community Oncology practices preferred.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate scientific knowledge into actionable goals.
• Strategic thinking with ability to convert strategy into work plans.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills; ability to deliver high-quality presentations.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple activities and prioritize workloads.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach; ability to network with internal and external stakeholders, including executives and HCPs.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret study 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 with high independence.
• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time, including within territory, to national/regional meetings, and to HQ.

Education

• Advanced degree in medical/scientific field preferred; otherwise equivalent experience as described above.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time; notice for travel may be short.