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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as Director, Medical Affairs, Kite International Region who will be responsible for driving medical strategy and execution for the International Region. This position reports to the Head of Medical Affairs, Kite International Region.

Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. We are at the forefront of immunotherapy and engineered T cell therapy. Our personalized approach is what sets us apart. Unlike traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing, our therapies are not created on an assembly line. With CAR T-cell therapy, we are reengineering a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer — one patient at a time. We also are entering a pivotal time in our history with multiple planned launches and evolving competitive dynamics on a global scale. That means a fast moving, constantly changing environment and innovative culture, where we make discoveries every day – discoveries that include our own capabilities and our individual potential.

Key Responsibilities

Director, Medical Affairs, Kite International Region

• Contribute to the overall medical strategies development by embedding INT Medical needs into Global Medical strategy across lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma.

• Provide strategic guidance for development and execution of Medical Plans of Action (POAs) and cross-functional projects.

• Lead and execute regional medical events (e.g., Advisory Programs, Educational Forums, Regional Conferences) in collaboration with Medical Operation function.

• Collaborate with country teams and global stakeholders on scientific disclosure plans/publication planning, Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP), MA research programs, global listening priorities.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with thought leaders, investigators, and external stakeholders.

• Represent INT in internal meetings and external forums, including global medical meetings (GMT), scientific meetings, and regulatory engagements.

• Support INT geographic expansion project and act as medical experts providing expertise to commercialization and development teams.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and strategic alignment.

• Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in hematology/oncology and the company’s therapeutic areas of interest.

Required Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Advanced degree (i.e. M.D., Pharm.D., or Ph.D.) with significant clinical and research experience in the key therapeutic areas.

• At least 10+ years of experience in medical affairs and oncology or hematology.

• Experience in managing a medical team of a pharmaceutical company, at country or international level (direct management or indirect management experience)

• Proven track record of working closely with commercial, market access, and other functions in an international matrix structure with ability to influence without authority

• Scientific acumen and credibility to effectively communicate and discuss medical information

• Proven business acumen and enterprise mindset

• Experience of working across geographies or in regional roles will be an advantage

• Flexibility and appreciation for different affiliates, systems, and cultural differences.

• Willingness to learn, Self-starter and able to operate independently with minimal guidance, along with ability to articulate next steps

• Embrace and demonstrate highest ethical and compliance standards

• Strategic mindset, operational discipline and organizational and project management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with excellent judgment and ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to travel up to 20% and demonstrate cultural intelligence to work in an international setting

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Able to work across different time-zone

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.