Sr Medical Science Liaison, Liver Disease- Upper Midwest Territory

Role Summary

Sr Medical Science Liaison, Liver Disease- Upper Midwest Territory. Field-based in the US, ideally located in or near the Chicago area, within US Medical Affairs (USMA), Liver Disease. Supports field-facing activities related to PBC, HCV, and HBV Plans of Action.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, accurate, and succinct clinical, scientific, and educational presentations to healthcare providers in liver disease, both proactively and in response to requests for information, consistent with promotional compliance, PhRMA guidelines, and FDA regulatory requirements
• Implement defined goals and objectives aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and other strategic initiatives for PBC, HCV and HBV
• Develop strategic plans for cultivating and maintaining working relationships with existing and future thought leaders in the assigned region
• Provide timely insights to the strategy and competitive intelligence teams regarding treatment practice and trends observed in field interactions
• Evaluate existing Gilead promotional speakers, and nominate HCPs to serve as new or continuing speakers each year
• Participate in advisory boards and educational programs, including speaker training sessions and clinical conferences
• Collaborate with colleagues across other functional areas, including Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Operations, Strategic Operations, Government and Public Affairs, Commercial, and Marketing
• Support the development, deployment, and appropriate use of field tools and resources (e.g., slide decks)
• Interact with clinical research principal investigators and their staff to follow up on clinical trial issues, and support Investigator Sponsored Research
• Provide scientific training to sales staff and other Gilead colleagues, as needed
• Complete required administrative and training procedures in a timely fashion (e.g., policy and learning modules, expense reports, documentation of healthcare provider interactions)
• Adhere to all applicable pharmaceutical codes, OIG guidelines, and Gilead policies

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 2+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, healthcare or academia OR Master‚Äôs Degree and 8+ years OR Bachelor‚Äôs Degree and 10+ years
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced medical/scientific/clinical degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP or PA) with experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related healthcare field
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a medically related profession (e.g., liver disease and/or antiviral medicine) with knowledge of clinical research process, treatment landscape, and guidelines
  • Clinical practice experience within the therapeutic area is desirable
  • Ability to deliver high-quality presentations to large groups
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative, team-oriented approach; ability to network with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Strong business acumen; translate scientific knowledge to business goals
  • Autonomy and independence; able to travel 50% of the time, occasionally with short notice

Skills

• Presentation and communication skills
• Strategic relationship building with thought leaders and stakeholders
• Scientific training and education delivery
• Clinical trial awareness and Investigator Sponsored Research support
• Cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field as specified in qualifications