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Gilead Sciences, Inc. Associate Director – Medical Information Lead - Japan in Tokyo, Japan
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.
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as the Japan Medical Information Lead. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the Japan Medical Information (MI) service and the co-management of the local MI team. In this role you will be a driver of change and thrive in a global environment where you play a key role in influencing without authority cross functionally.
Job Overview
OverallaccountabilityfortheleadershipandmanagementoftheMIservicein theJapanaffiliate
Accountable for ensuring inspection readiness of MI servicein theJapanaffiliate
Co-management of affiliate MIteam member(s)along with International MIRegionLead
AccountableforensuringthattheMI function in theaffiliaterespondstounsolicitedrequestsforinformationinan accurate, consistent, compliant, andtimelymanner
Ensure the identification,reportingandrecording ofadverseeventsandproductcomplaintsinatimely mannerinaccordance withprocedural documents
Act as a point of contact withaffiliate stakeholders to ensure the MI function supportsadequatelytheneedsof local teams
Responsibilities
Routine responsibilities may include the following:
OverallperformanceoftheMIdepartment/teamin the affiliate
Along with International MI Region Lead,coach,andsupporttheprofessionalgrowthofJapan MIstaffmembers
Developandimplementplan, in collaboration with theInternational MIRegion Lead,toensurethestructure,scope,supportmodel,andresourcesofthe department can meetanticipatedchanges in workload
Workcollaborativelywithseniorleadership,JapanCountry Medical Director, andtheTAleadsinMedicalAffairstoensurethedepartmentis successfully supporting therapeutic area strategies, and influencing outcomes whererequired
WorkcrossfunctionallyacrosstheGileadenterpriseandrepresentGMIonlargerinitiatives. Cross functional partners include, but are not limited to: Global Patient Safety, Quality and Medical Governance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal/Business Conduct, Medical Affairs
WorkcloselywiththeleadersofotherGMIteamstoensurethepracticeofMIis consistently applied
Work closely with MI content leads and GMI TA teams to ensureappropriate MIresponse documents are available for use inJapanmarket, and that regulatory inspection expectations are met
Act as lead contact for MI function in theJapanaffiliatefor external regulatory inspections and the internalGxPauditprogram, liaising with direct reports and other functions as needed
Create,update,orimplementpolicies,SOPs,businesspractices,andworkinstructions, as needed
Analyzedepartmentalmetricssothatpatterns, trends,andissuesareidentifiedandsharedwithsenior management and other internal stakeholders
Participate inglobal initiatives / working groups andprojects,asneeded
Knowledge and Skills
Excellentleadership,interpersonal,andverbalandwrittencommunicationskills
Demonstrateleadershipatcountrylevel
Demonstratedabilitytoinfluencewithoutauthority,this isessentialto besuccessful in this role
Proventrack recordinworkinginadynamic,cross-functionalenvironment
Highlyself-motivatedandabletoperformmultipletasksinatimelyfashion
Excellentprojectmanagement,analytical,strategic-thinking,andproblem-solvingskills
Knowledgeofapplicableregulationsregardingthedisseminationofmedicalinformation,pharmaceutical industry promotional/non-promotional activities and adverseeventand product quality complaint reporting
Knowledge of industry Medical Information common practices, adverseeventand product complaint reporting.
Education and Experience
Pharmacy,NursingorMedical/LifeSciencesdegree/advanceddegreeorequivalent
Typically requires6+yearsrelevant pharmaceutical industry or similar experience. An advanced degree (PharmD, MD) ispreferred.
Experience in Medical Information, call centermanagementand oversight isrequired.
ExperienceinleadershipinMIorworkinginahealthcareenvironmentrequired,withcountry / affiliateexperience preferred
Experienceinthepharmaceuticalindustryrequired
ExperienceofworkingwithMIvendorsrequired
Peoplemanagementexperiencerequired
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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.