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Medical Science Liaison (British Columbia)

Medical Science Liaison (British Columbia)

Gilead Sciences, Inc.BC, Canada
22 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Medical Science Liaison (British Columbia)

At Gilead Sciences Canada Inc., we take pride in being recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2024. Our mission is to create a healthier world for all people by tackling diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer.

Job Description

Being Here Matters! At Gilead, you are part of a rapidly growing science-driven organization, working together to revolutionize healthcare. We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional capable of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment as a Medical Science Liaison in Gilead's oncology team, primarily focused on breast cancer.

The Role :

  • Implements defined goals and objectives aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action and other strategic initiatives within the Oncology therapeutic area.
  • Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products.
  • Develops and presents complex scientific and clinical data related to Gilead products.
  • Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead products through personal contacts and on-site visits.
  • Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and healthcare professionals at academic and non-academic settings.
  • Works on Gilead phase 3 / phase 4 programs that include collaboration with investigators and Gilead personnel.
  • Provides input into site selection for both phase 4 and other clinical trials.
  • Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.
  • Works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Clinical Research, Global Safety, and Global Medical Affairs.
  • Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of settings.
  • Travels to appointments, meetings, and conferences frequently, occasionally with short notice.
  • Must have the ability to work as a member of several overlapping teams such as the national MS team, regional sales team, and national accounts.
  • Well-developed experience in preparing and delivering presentations is required.
  • Experience in the management or investigation of clinical trials is required.
  • Exhibits Gilead’s core values : integrity, inclusion, teamwork, accountability, and excellence.

Critical Competencies :

  • Advanced health sciences degree (M.D., Pharm. D., PhD preferred) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ recent experience within Oncology and / or Hematology is required, preferably within solid tumors including breast cancer, with previous experience in product launch preferred.
  • Excellent project management ability and organizational skills, including the management of multiple priorities and resources.
  • Excellent judgment and personal initiative are required.
  • Ability to embrace Gilead’s leadership commitments and patient-centric values, including the highest ethical and compliance standards.
  • Strategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellence.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to understand, analyze, and communicate medical concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to successfully navigate fast and dynamic situations where there is ambiguity, uncertainty, and change.
  • Must have knowledge of and be willing to comply with all regulatory / compliance policies.
  • Must be able to maintain a current professional licensure consistent with degree in province of residence.
  • Ability to travel 70% of the time; domestic and international travel is required, including potential attendance at conferences which may include occasional weekend travel, once travel restrictions are eased.

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