Associate Director US Medical Affairs, Patient Access and Quality of Care (PAQ) – Oncology

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Medical Affairs strategies and Plans of Action (POA) for the Oncology Therapeutic Area, focusing on US payers and key accounts.
• Identify and develop patient access strategies and research opportunities to support scientific objectives and improve patient lives.
• Act as the scientific and execution lead for local US oncology Patient Access and Quality of Care (PAQ) studies and projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, HEOR, and Real-World Evidence to address data gaps and evidence needs.
• Develop tools, resources, and communication strategies to support the successful implementation of the POA.
• Manage relationships with external thought leaders and coordinate efforts for key PAQ conferences and advisory programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of experience, OR Master's Degree with 8 years of experience, OR PhD with 2 years of experience.
• 4+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, managed care, or HEOR.
• Extensive knowledge of the US healthcare ecosystem, payer landscape, and payer evidence requirements.
• Ability to travel approximately 30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences (MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD).
• Significant background in oncology, health outcomes, or medical affairs.
• Demonstrated expertise in health economics and outcomes research, including writing research protocols and executing observational research.
• Experience with successful product launches.
• Existing professional contacts with payers, providers, advocates, or medical institutions.

About the Company

Gilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that has tackled major diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer for more than 35 years. We work relentlessly to develop therapies that improve lives and ensure global access to life-changing scientific innovations.