Medical Science Liaison

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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

Medical Science Liaison - Cell Therapy - Czech Republic

Gilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes 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 organization 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 in Prague, Czech Republic 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 field-based Medical Scientist (to spend 80-90% of time in the field), Kite in the Medical Affairs department and report to Country Medical Lead CZ/SK .

Responsibilities

• Field based position, travel allocation 80-90% of time - hemato-oncology centers in CZ
• Reports to Country Medical Lead Cell Therapy CZ &SK (CML)
• Support and back-up/deputy of CML for specific areas – e.g. certification of hematology-oncology centers, support of certified centers, Risk Management Plan
• Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support cell therapy products through personal contacts and on-site visits.
• Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators at academic and non-academic settings.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with commercial CTAMs (Cell Therapy Account Managers), Case Manager, BUD

Scientific Exchange

• Serve as external scientific expert in the therapy area, healthcare landscape, and data on Kite 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 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 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 BUD to provide appropriate medical support for field sales team
• Implement defined goals and objectives aligned with indication strategic plans
• Support the training of affiliate staff on therapy area and data relating to Kite therapies
• Ensure all behaviors and activities are in accordance with Czech Law rules, SUKL requirements and AIFP code
• Together with your manager who is 30% in the field you are responsible for the Czech Republic.

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Skills

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, RNDr.), PhD preferred.
• Therapeutic experience in haematology &/or cell therapy preferred
• Functional experience in field medical affairs preferred
• Working knowledge of AIFP code.
• Industry experience in medical at least 3 years, experience in hemato-oncology preferred.
• 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 (approximately 80% in field)
• Fluent written and spoken English required.
• Driver´s license

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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