Sr Field Activation Specialist, HIV Prevention - CA Central Valley
Gilead Sciences
August 31, 2026
On-site
Metropolitan Fresno
Marketing
Senior Field Activation Specialist (HIV Prevention Team)
Responsibilities
- Represent Gilead products/services to a defined customer base; generate and grow sales with non-writers in areas of high unmet need and consistently meet/exceed sales targets within an assigned geographic territory (CA Central Valley: Sacramento, Fresno, Modesto, Stockton, and surrounding areas).
- Manage accounts: build relationships across healthcare touchpoints; develop and execute a territory business plan; monitor progress and adjust strategies.
- Provide timely disease awareness, clinical updates, and education; translate complex clinical concepts into clear messages tailored to diverse audiences.
- Maintain product/disease-state expertise; promote appropriate product use consistent with applicable guidelines.
- Partner with local cross-functional colleagues (e.g., Market Access, Medical, Community Liaisons) to support access, acquisition, administration, and operations.
- Use influencing/relationship skills; perform required administrative/reporting tasks; manage territory budget.
- Continuously learn and retain technical/scientific information; work autonomously to surpass personal goals.
Skills/Competencies Needed
- Advanced communication; sales acumen; technical/scientific proficiency.
- Cultural awareness (including comfort engaging in sexual health conversations).
- Matrix teamwork, partnership-building, ethical leadership, autonomy/initiative, patient-centric mindset.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s + 6 years OR Master’s + 4 years.
- Ability to travel regularly within territory.
- Must meet onsite visitation/practitioner requirements, as applicable.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS; 7+ years pharma/biotech/healthcare sales; strong competitive/specialty-market selling.
- Experience with injectable physician-administered products; managed care familiarity.
Compensation/Benefits
- Salary range: $133,195.00–$172,370.00. May be eligible for discretionary bonus, long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life.
Application Instructions
- For current Gilead employees/contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Responsibilities
- Represent Gilead products/services to a defined customer base; generate and grow sales with non-writers in areas of high unmet need and consistently meet/exceed sales targets within an assigned geographic territory (CA Central Valley: Sacramento, Fresno, Modesto, Stockton, and surrounding areas).
- Manage accounts: build relationships across healthcare touchpoints; develop and execute a territory business plan; monitor progress and adjust strategies.
- Provide timely disease awareness, clinical updates, and education; translate complex clinical concepts into clear messages tailored to diverse audiences.
- Maintain product/disease-state expertise; promote appropriate product use consistent with applicable guidelines.
- Partner with local cross-functional colleagues (e.g., Market Access, Medical, Community Liaisons) to support access, acquisition, administration, and operations.
- Use influencing/relationship skills; perform required administrative/reporting tasks; manage territory budget.
- Continuously learn and retain technical/scientific information; work autonomously to surpass personal goals.
Skills/Competencies Needed
- Advanced communication; sales acumen; technical/scientific proficiency.
- Cultural awareness (including comfort engaging in sexual health conversations).
- Matrix teamwork, partnership-building, ethical leadership, autonomy/initiative, patient-centric mindset.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s + 6 years OR Master’s + 4 years.
- Ability to travel regularly within territory.
- Must meet onsite visitation/practitioner requirements, as applicable.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS; 7+ years pharma/biotech/healthcare sales; strong competitive/specialty-market selling.
- Experience with injectable physician-administered products; managed care familiarity.
Compensation/Benefits
- Salary range: $133,195.00–$172,370.00. May be eligible for discretionary bonus, long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life.
Application Instructions
- For current Gilead employees/contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.