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Field Medical Manager – Virology

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Gilead Sciences

Jan 23, 2025

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • Dubai
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have virology knowledge, an advanced degree, field medical affairs experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel. Autonomy, prioritization, and regulatory adherence are essential.
  • You will ensure safe medicine use, improve clinical care, engage with experts, respond to inquiries, train speakers, assist in trials, and manage medical education and project execution.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated scientific knowledge management in Virology / HIV therapy area preferred.
  • Advanced scientific or clinical degree preferred
  • Functional experience in field medical affairs preferred
  • Extended experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred
  • Demonstrated relational intelligence by generating value through impactful interactions
  • Excellent written, verbal, relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation skills required
  • Ability to understand complex issues, identify key insights, and communicate salient points to different audiences required
  • Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively prioritize workload required
  • Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and independence required
  • Adherence to all regulatory, legal, and business conduct requirements required
  • Ability to travel in country, to national and international conferences, including occasional weekend travel is required.
  • Excellent English language skills is a must – Arabic Language fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safe and appropriate use of Gilead medicines
  • Improve the standard of clinical care for the patients
  • Is a company representative to groups of experts, medical professional groups, scientific societies, patient representatives, regulatory groups and represents the company at national and international scientific meetings
  • Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products
  • Presents scientific and clinical data for these products
  • Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead products and trains Gilead approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits
  • Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non-academic settings
  • Assists with sales force training at national and regional levels
  • Assists with Gilead Phase IV program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel and assists with site selection for both Phase IV and other clinical trials
  • Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner
  • Develop and conduct medical education and communication activities, including digital, face-to-face and print
  • Serve as internal scientific expert in the therapy area, healthcare landscape, and data on Gilead and competitor medicines and as the medical affairs representative in the Saudi cross-functional therapeutic team
  • Execute the Gilead Medical Affairs plan of action for Saudi Arabia, in close collaboration with relevant members of the X-functional team supporting the franchise
  • Manage projects to completion, anticipate obstacles and difficulties that may arise, resolving them in a collaborative manner

FAQs

What is the role of a Field Medical Manager in Virology?

The Field Medical Manager in Virology is responsible for ensuring the safe and appropriate use of Gilead medicines, improving clinical care standards for patients, building relationships with opinion leaders, and responding to clinical inquiries regarding Gilead products.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

A preferred candidate should have an advanced scientific or clinical degree, demonstrated scientific knowledge in Virology or HIV therapy, and functional experience in field medical affairs, particularly in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

Is travel required for this role?

Yes, the position requires travel within the country and to national and international conferences, including occasional weekend travel.

What skills are essential for the Field Medical Manager position?

Essential skills include excellent written and verbal communication, relationship-building, influencing and negotiation abilities, capacity to manage multiple tasks, and the ability to work autonomously.

Is proficiency in any languages required for this position?

Excellent English language skills are required, and fluency in Arabic is a plus.

What is Gilead's commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Gilead is committed to encouraging diversity and fostering an inclusive environment as part of its core values.

What are the key responsibilities of the Field Medical Manager?

Key responsibilities include representing the company at scientific meetings, presenting scientific data, training Gilead-approved speakers, assisting with sales force training, and managing medical education activities.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, Gilead values employee development and there are opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.

What is the work culture like at Gilead?

Gilead promotes a culture of teamwork, integrity, excellence, accountability, and inclusion, valuing collaboration and a healthy work environment.

How does Gilead ensure compliance with regulations?

Gilead adheres to all regulatory, legal, and business conduct requirements as a fundamental aspect of its operational processes.

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Gilead Sciences

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1987
Founded Year

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