Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercialises innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
Post : Medical Scientist, HIV - Eastern Canada
Job Description
Position Description:
Gilead Sciences is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional capable of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment. The successful candidate will assume a full-time employment role in the capacity of Medical Scientist in Gilead’s HIV therapeutic area. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
• Implements defined goals and objectives aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and other strategic initiatives
• Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products.
• Develops and presents complex scientific and clinical data related to Gilead products.
• Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead products through personal contacts and on-site visits.
• Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and healthcare professionals at academic and non-academic settings.
• Works on Gilead phase 4 programs that include collaboration with investigators and Gilead personnel.
• Provides input into site selection for both phase 4 and other clinical trials.
• Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.
• The candidate works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Clinical Research, Global Safety and Global Medical Affairs.
• Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of settings.
• The incumbent travels to appointments, meetings and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice.
• Must have the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MS team, regional sales team, national accounts, and others.
• Well-developed experience in preparing and delivering presentations is required.
• Experience in the management or investigation of clinical trials is required.
• Exhibits Gilead’s core values: integrity, inclusion, teamwork, accountability, and excellence.
Candidate Profile
• Advanced health sciences degree (M.D., Pharm. D., PhD are preferred) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• Two to four years of experience in HIV and clinical/research arena preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills (including ability to network).
• Bilingual (French and English) candidate is preferred.
• Excellent project management ability and organizational skills, including the management of multiple priorities and resources
• Excellent judgment and personal initiative are required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook) is required
• Must have knowledge of and be willing to comply with all regulatory/compliance policies.
• Must be able to maintain a current professional licensure consistent with degree in province of residence.
• Candidate must be based in Ontario. Ability to travel 70% of the time; domestic and international travel is required, including potential attendance at conferences which may include occasional weekend travel.
Additional Information:
Requisition ID: R0003490
Job Location : Eastern Canada
Industry Type: Pharma
Functional Area: R&D
End Date: 30th April, 2018
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