Medical Scientist

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
Gilead Sciences
is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercialises innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new drug discovery and investigational candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include liver viral illnesses, inflammatory diseases, and cancer.

Kite, a Gilead Company, is an organisation engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognise and kill tumours.

Gilead Sciences / Kite, Australia is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional capable of working effectively in a cross-functional team environment. The successful candidate will assume a full-time employment as a hybrid head office and field-based Medical Scientist, Kite in the Medical Affairs department and report to the Country Medical Lead, Kite Medical Affairs. This role is based in Queensland and will cover North of Newcastle through to Queensland. Be part of a growing team that values collaboration and fosters an inclusive working environment.

This position is a rare opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking CAR T cell program, including launching additional indications; a field-based role that will blend strategic leadership with hands-on field execution, offering a unique chance to shape the trajectory of cellular therapy. As a pivotal team member, you'll navigate the complexities of this field, driving innovation and real-world impact. This field-based role promises an immersive experience at the forefront of medical advancement. If you're prepared to drive transformative change, add value, make an impact and play a pivotal role in advancing cell therapy then this would be an ideal role for you

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensure the safe and appropriate use of Gilead therapies and lead scientific exchanges with the medical and scientific communities
• Facilitate the validation and setup of cell therapy sites and improve the standard of clinical care for patients living with cancer

Scientific Exchange

• Serve as external scientific expert in the therapy area, healthcare landscape, and data on Gilead and competitor therapies
• Partner with colleagues and serve as the external medical affairs representative in the cross-functional therapeutic team
• Identify and establish strategic relationships with key external stakeholders at a national level
• Collaborate with the cross-functional team to develop and manage national thought leader engagement plans
• Serve as company ambassador to professional societies, academic & research centres, patient & advocacy groups, and at national & international scientific meetings
• Develop and present complex scientific and clinical data on Gilead/Kite medicines and related therapy areas
• Coordinate and answer complex responses to clinical inquiries from healthcare professionals
• Obtain external insights and support the development and execution of advisory programs Serve as liaison for early access programs and compassionate use requests for registered Gilead/Kite therapies
• Appropriately discuss concepts and coordinate the submission of investigator-sponsored research proposals

Site Validation & Setup

• Work closely with other field-based employees and head-office staff to proactively support cell therapy sites nationally
• Partner with Clinical Operations and provides insights into investigator and site selection for Gilead/Kite trials
• Provide clinical trial recruitment enhancement activities at clinical trial sites and referral centres
• Implement defined goals and objectives aligned with indication strategic plans
• Support the training of affiliate staff on therapy area and data relating to Gilead/Kite therapies
• Ensure all behaviors and activities are in accordance with Medicines Australia Code of Conduct Edition 20

Knowledge And Experience Required

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree preferred
• Therapeutic experience in haematology &/or cell therapy preferred
• Functional experience in field medical affairs required
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry required
• Excellent written, verbal, relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation skills required
• Aptitude to understand complex issues, identify key findings, and communicate salient points to varying audiences required
• Capacity to manage multiple projects 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
• Capacity to travel locally, nationally, and internationally when required

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (always doing the right thing)
• Teamwork (collaborating in good faith)
• Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)
• Accountability (taking personal responsibility)
• Inclusion (encouraging diversity)

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