Sr Medical Scientist - Georgia South

Role Summary

Sr Medical Scientist - Georgia South is part of the US Medical Affairs team in HIV (Treatment and Prevention). This field-based role is located in the Atlanta Metro area and reports to the USMA Southeast HIV Field Director. The role supports field-facing activities for HIV Treatment and HIV Prevention, building ongoing relationships with healthcare decision-makers in public health, academic institutions, and community healthcare providers within the assigned geography.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, accurate, and succinct clinical, scientific, and educational presentations to healthcare providers in HIV Treatment and Prevention, proactively and in response to requests for information, consistent with PhRMA guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
• Implement defined goals and objectives aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and other strategic initiatives
• 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
• Participate in advisory boards and educational programs, including speaker training sessions and clinical conferences
• Collaborate with colleagues across Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Strategic Operations, Government and Public Affairs, Commercial, and Marketing
• Utilize scientific field tools to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of settings
• Complete required administrative and training procedures in a timely fashion
• Adhere to pharmaceutical codes, Office of Inspector General guidelines, and Gilead policies
• Respond to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products
• Develop and present complex scientific and clinical data for these products
• Identify and develop regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead products and train approved speakers
• Establish strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and providers at academic and non-academic settings
• Provide training to the sales force at national and regional levels
• Work on Gilead Phase IV programs in collaboration with investigators and internal personnel
• Select sites for Phase IV and other clinical trials
• Anticipate and resolve obstacles that may arise in the field through collaborative problem-solving
• Travel to appointments, meetings, and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Maintain knowledge of relevant complex scientific data and regulatory requirements for field-based personnel
• Commit to continuing education to maintain knowledge base

Qualifications

• Required: 10+ years with BS/BA or 8+ years with MS/MA or MBA
• Preferred: Advanced medical/scientific/clinical degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP/PA preferred) with experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related healthcare field
• Preferred: A minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a medically related profession (e.g., HIV treatment, prevention) with strong knowledge of the clinical research process, treatment landscape, and professional society treatment guidelines
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality presentations, including to large groups
• Preferred: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Preferred: Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment and ability to network with medical thought-leaders, academic institutions, large group practices, medical directors, and pharmacy directors
• Preferred: Excellent project management and organizational skills, including management of multiple priorities and allocated resources
• Preferred: Strong business acumen; ability to translate scientific expertise into the strategic business goals of USMA and Gilead Sciences
• Preferred: Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and independence

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Additional Requirements

• Able to travel 75% of the time, occasionally with short notice, including regular overnights and some weekends
• Valid driver’s license for traveling by car