Medical Scientist
Gilead
Vienna, Austria
Job Description
Gilead Sciences GesmbH in Austria 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 Kite Medical Scientist in the Medical Affairs department and report to Kite Country Medical Lead. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safe and appropriate use of Kite therapies and lead scientific exchanges with the medical and scientific communities
- Support the setup of cell therapy sites and improve the standard of clinical care for patients living with cancer
- Executes the medical strategy under the guidance of the Cell Therapy Medical Lead and in collaboration with the X-functional team
- Together with your manager who is 30% in the field you will cover all relevant regions in Austria with special focus on referral sites/non-qualified treatment centers
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,, patient advocacy groups, and at national and 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
- Contributes to the development of educational programs and materials
Referral Site Support
- Work closely with other field-based employees and head-office staff to proactively support and improve the interaction between referral and Cell Therapy sites nationally
- Scientifically liaise with relevant referral sites to improve the standard of clinical care for cancer patients in Austria
- Provide clinical trial recruitment enhancement activities at referral centers
- 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 local laws and AIFP code
Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Skills
- Scientific or clinical degree preferred
- Experience in oncology, hematology and/or cell therapy is preferred
- Functional experience in field medical affairs preferred
- Working knowledge of AIFP code.
- Previous working experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred but not required
- 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
- Willingness and capacity to travel locally, nationally, and internationally when required (approximately 80% in-field time)
Gilead Core Values
- Integrity (always doing the right thing)
- Teamwork (collaborating in good faith)
- Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)
- Accountability (taking personal responsibility)
- Inclusion (encouraging diversity)
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