Sr Medical Scientist - Tampa FL

Role Summary

Sr Medical Scientist - Tampa FL is part of our US Medical Affairs team in HIV (Treatment and Prevention). This role will be field-based in the US, with the applicant located in Tampa, FL. The territory includes Tampa, Sarasota, Ft. Myers/Cape Coral, Naples, and Ft. Pierce, and Port Lucie. The MSL will report to USMA Southeast HIV Field Director, and will support field-facing activities related to the USMA Plans of Action and objective based outcomes for HIV Treatment and HIV Prevention. The incumbent is an experienced, well-organized, results-oriented healthcare professional who will develop ongoing professional relationships related to HIV Treatment and Prevention and provide scientific support to key healthcare decision-makers in public health and academic institutions, along with community and community healthcare providers throughout the assigned geography.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, accurate, and succinct clinical, scientific, and educational presentations to healthcare providers in HIV Treatment and Prevention, both 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 appropriately with colleagues across other functional areas, including Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Strategic Operations, Government and Public Affairs, Commercial, and Marketing
• Utilizes scientific field tools resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings
• Complete required administrative and training procedures in a timely fashion
• Adhere to all applicable pharmaceutical codes, Office of Inspector General (OIG) 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 Gilead approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits
• Establish strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non-academic settings
• Provide sales force with training at national and regional levels
• Work on Gilead Phase IV program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel
• Select sites for both Phase IV and other clinical trials
• Anticipate complex obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolve them in a collaborative manner
• Travel to appointments, meetings and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice
• Maintain excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Be fully cognizant of all 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: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a medically related profession (e.g., HIV treatment, prevention) with strong knowledge of clinical research, treatment landscape, and professional society guidelines
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality presentations, including to large groups
• Preferred: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Preferred: Collaborative, team-oriented approach; ability to network with medical thought-leaders and healthcare organizations
• Preferred: Strong project management and organizational skills with multiple priorities
• Preferred: Strong business acumen; ability to translate scientific expertise toward strategic business goals
• Preferred: Ability to work autonomously and travel up to 75% of the time, including overnights and some weekends
• Preferred: Valid driver‚Äôs license for traveling by car

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 75% of the time, occasionally with short notice, including regular overnights and some weekends