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Country Medical Director Russia-April 2024
Moscow
Apr 1, 2026
About Country Medical Director Russia

  For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

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  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.

  We empower our leaders to step up, share ideas, listen, learn, and lead. We’re welcoming bright, diverse, and imaginative minds; we’re nurturing them to foster an environment of inclusion and growth where innovation is encouraged. We expect our people leaders to model that environment, and to focus on creating inclusion, developing talent, and enabling teams.

  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. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

  Job Description

  The Country Medical Director (CMD) will lead all Medical Affairs activities across all Gilead therapeutic areas in the Russia affiliate. The postholder will have strong collaboration with Governmental Affairs, Public Affairs and Market Access and all cross functional partners. The individual will be an active member of the Russia Leadership team.

  Essential Duties & Job Functions:

  The responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

  Define a strategic medical plan for the pertinent therapeutic areas (including but not limited to HIV, liver diseases, antifungals, inflammation, cancer) in collaboration with the General Manager and other pertinent stakeholders

  Executes strategic plans consistent with the Therapeutic Area Medical Affairs Plan of Action

  Engage in scientific exchange and communication with external audiences in Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus

  Responsible for ensuring the successful dissemination of innovative clinical information to thought leaders and foster medical and scientific information exchange from and throughout the specific disease communities.

  Identify, establish, and maintain scientific relationships with opinion leaders regarding disease-state and product-specific information

  Educate key stakeholders (government, insurers, NGOs, civil society, and others) on Gilead’s clinical and pharmaco-economic data supporting products and therapeutic areas of focus

  Active representation of the medical affairs team as a member of the Russia Leadership Team

  Embrace his/her role as a strategic decision maker at the country level

  Play a pivotal role in shaping affiliate priorities and ensuring appropriate alignment of medical plans

  Support the Clinical Operations organization as needed with Gilead-sponsored research and strengthen Gilead’s presence in designated therapeutic areas (e.g., HIV, liver diseases, antifungals, inflammation, cancer, cell therapy, etc.)

  Attend and provide scientific support for Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions at national, regional, and international conferences

  Lead and drive the medical training of IC region colleagues and regional business partners, if needed

  Support and partner with the Medical Information team as needed to execute their activities

  Recruit, lead, and supervise a team of Medical Managers whose job functions will be aligned with those of the Director and the rest of the Medical Affairs infrastructure

  Oversee strong development planning and support of the team allowing grow towards their full potential

  Serve as a medical/scientific resource for thought leaders through a thorough understanding of emerging information on our products, disease states, ideas and trends in patient care.

  Provides clear strategic guidance for the development and execution of the TA strategy, the medical Plans of Action (POAs) and cross-functional projects, including programs that involve non-traditional stakeholders

  Sets clear performance expectations that are aligned with company and department goals; monitors progress and delivers fair and effective performance reviews

  Plans and monitors the departmental budget

  Change management leadership

  Participates in the exchange with the medical community and maintains a thought leader network

  In addition to the Russian affiliate components the lead may have role expansion opportunities to support wider ICR leadership needs. Such expansions could include wider geographical support or participation/ leadership in above country ICR projects.

  Education & Experience:

  The ideal candidate will be an MD, preferably with board certification in one of Gilead’s key areas. Previous experience in Gilead’s key therapeutic areas is highly relevant.

  10 years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries preferred.

  Experience in clinical and/or research in infectious diseases, gastroenterology, and/or hepatology, and /or oncology is preferred.

  Proven ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed structure.

  Fluency in spoken and written English and Russian essential.

  MBA or other formal business training welcomed.

  Competencies / Skills / Knowledge:

  Ability to embrace Gilead’s patient-centric values and leadership commitments, including highest ethical and compliance standards.

  Strategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellence.

  Passion for cross functional partnering with an ability to understand the needs and priorities of other functions.

  Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritization.

  Experience of working in an international environment

  Demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative, cross-functional environment with internal and external colleagues, including representatives of academia, research, and medical communities.

  Strong communication skills; able to effectively present and discuss scientific data.

  Ability to think strategically and to align medical, public health and commercial strategies

  Collaborating and Influencing

  Negotiating skills

  An ability to work effectively with ambiguity and complexity

  Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize workload

  Ability to suggest solutions for issues encountered with clinical studies and other projects in area of responsibility

  Must be able to work with a level of autonomy and independence

  Strategic thinking

  Hands-on approach

  Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

  Strong Business Acumen.

  Working Conditions:

  Travel to domestic and international meetings which will include occasional weekend travel is required. (up to 20%)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.

  For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

  Please log onto your Internal Career Site (https://www.myworkday.com/gilead/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0QtgI/cacheable-task/2997$2151.htmld#backheader=true) to apply for this job.

  Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

  Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead has made the decision to require all Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. T he health of our employees, contractors, their loved ones, our partners and the communities and people we serve is a top priority. Vaccination is the most effective way currently available to deliver on that priority.

  The purpose of the vaccination requirement is to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and support the health and safety of our communities. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request an accommodation.

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