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Medical Scientist Oncology (Several locations)

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Spain
Salary
See job description.
Closing date
Jun 20, 2021

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Sector
Science, Pharmaceutical
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate
Jobseeker Type
Professional
Medical Scientist Oncology (Several locations)
Spain - BarcelonaSpain - ValenciaSpain - SevilleSpain - BilbaoSpain - ACorua

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes 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. Gileads therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the companys five core values. Thats because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

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, cell therapy and invasive fungal disease.

Gilead has declared Hematology-Oncology as one of the key therapeutic areas for future growth. Gilead is growing its pipeline in immuno-oncology through internal research, partnerships and acquisitions. We have several exciting opportunities to join the team for breast cancer in Gilead Sciences, Spain.

These are field-based Medical Scientist (MS) positions, with local responsibilities. Working as part of an experienced team in head office, a Team Leader and other MSs, your focus will be on scientific exchange with specialist hospital staff working in the field of metastatic triple negative breast cancer initially, and as more data emerges further indications in breast cancer and other solid tumours. You will be responsible for one area ( North, South, East, West, Center).



Essential Duties and Job Functions:

  • The MS works with external experts to deliver disease focused medical education.

  • Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers in academic and non-academic settings.

  • Identifies and engages regional and national experts as speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits.

  • Assists investigators with submission to Gilead of investigator sponsored trials and grant requests in oncology.

  • Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.

  • The MS works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Regional Market Access, Marketing, Clinical Research, Clinical operations, Safety and Medical Communication.

  • Conducts meaningful scientific exchange and communicates complex scientific information and data in an organized and fair/balanced manner while demonstrating judgment and integrity in accordance with the highest ethical and compliance standards, including Gilead's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct policies, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Spanish laws.

  • Develops and executes plans, activities, and scientific exchanges based upon the Medical Affairs Plan of Action.


  • Others both from within and outside Gilead seek the MS out for expert advice and collaboration.

  • Utilises scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.

  • The MS involves extensive travel including appointments and meetings across his/her territory, as well as national and international conferences and meetings in the affiliate office on a regular basis.



    Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

  • The candidate must have a strong scientific background with a medical or pharmacy degree, or a higher (e.g. MSc or PhD) degree.

  • Good knowledge of the Spanish national health system environment and previous experience in solid tumours (ideally breast cancer) management is required.

  • Previous Medical Scientific Liaison experience is ideal, but a candidate with a good working knowledge of clinical aspects of solid tumour oncology would be considered.

  • The individual must have excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Very good English level

  • The ability to work well in a team, proactivity and personal initiative are key attributes as is a willingness to take ownership of and deliver specific projects when asked.

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
    It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.


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