Manager, U. S. Medical Affairs (USMA) Virology Scientific Collaboration

Role Summary

The USMA Manager of Virology Scientific Collaboration serves as the primary point of contact for US Medical Affairs engagement with external societies and medical scientific organizations, with a focus on HIV, HIV prevention, and liver disease. They will partner across USMA Virology and cross-functional US affiliate teams and report to the Sr Director of USMA Virology Scientific Collaboration. Position located in Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Leads engagements with external societies and scientific/medical organizations.
• Develops engagement strategies and key initiatives with scientific educational organizations.
• Works cross-functionally within US Affiliate teams (USMA, Commercial, Legal and Medical Governance, Public Affairs and Government Affairs) and on initiatives related to key external collaborations, projects, and working groups.
• Develops novel medical educational tools and medical symposia for conferences based on virology therapeutic area medical strategy.
• Participates in external scientific engagements in partnership with Gilead Medical Affairs colleagues.
• Exhibits Gilead’s core values: integrity, teamwork, accountability, excellence, and inclusion in accordance with the highest ethical and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ Years with BS/BA
• 4+ Years with MS/MA
• MD, PhD, PharmD, NP or PA or other advanced health care degree and 1-3 years of relevant work experience in HIV, viral hepatitis, or related clinical field required.
• 2+ years industry experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to cultivate, strengthen, and strategically manage high‑impact relationships with external scientific and medical organizations—including professional societies, academic partners, and community leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to shape Medical Affairs strategy by integrating scientific insights, organizational priorities, and external landscape trends, and to translate strategic direction into clear, actionable, and measurable implementation plans.
• Strong strategic and organizational skills with a track record of leading complex projects—ensuring alignment, resource coordination, and delivery of high‑quality outputs.
• Ability to anticipate emerging needs, proactively manage competing priorities, and allocate resources across concurrent projects by applying sound judgment, risk assessment, and forward‑thinking planning.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive alignment and foster a culture of shared accountability. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and consistently dependable in meeting ambitious timelines in a rapid, dynamic environment.
• Deep understanding of regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements governing Medical Affairs with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Thrives in a matrixed environment with a high level of autonomy, navigating ambiguity, and driving initiatives forward while maintaining clear communication and engaging partners at all levels of the organization.