Aktuelle Jobs im Zusammenhang mit Medical Scientist - Vienna - Gilead Sciences

Job Description

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.

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

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 recognize and kill tumors.

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)

The minimum salary for this position is €90,000 - with a flexibility for higher salary based on qualification and experience.

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