Medical Scientist

Medical Scientist

Gilead

Lisbon, Portugal

This is a field-based Medical Scientist (MS) position, with local responsibilities. Working as part of an experienced team, a Team Leader and other MSs, your focus will be on scientific exchange with specialist hospital staff working in the field. You will be responsible for Portugal.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products;
• Presents scientific and clinical data for these products;
• Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers in academic and non-academic settings;
• Identifies and engages regional and national experts as speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits;
• Assists investigators with submission to Gilead of investigator sponsored trials and grant requests;
• Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner;
• The MS works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Regional Market Access, Marketing, Clinical Research, Clinical operations, Safety and Medical Communication;
• Conducts meaningful scientific exchange and communicates complex scientific information and data in an organized and fair/balanced manner while demonstrating judgment and integrity in accordance with the highest ethical and compliance standards, including Gilead’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct policies, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Spanish laws;
• Develops and executes plans, activities, and scientific exchanges based upon the Medical Affairs Plan of Action;
• Others both from within and outside Gilead seek the MS out for expert advice and collaboration;
• Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings;
• The MS involves extensive travel including appointments and meetings across his/her territory, as well as national and international conferences and meetings in the affiliate office on a regular basis.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• The candidate must have a strong scientific background with a medical or pharmacy degree, or a higher (e.g. MSc or PhD) degree;
• Good knowledge of the Spanish national health system environment and previous Industry experience is desirable;
• The individual must have excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Good English level;
• The ability to work well in a team, proactivity and personal initiative are key attributes as is a willingness to take ownership of and deliver specific projects when asked.

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