Medical Affairs Cell Therapy Area Lead, Nordics

2 months ago


Solna, Sweden Gilead Sciences Full time

Job Description

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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.

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

Reporting to the Head of Kite Medical Affairs ACE Midsize, the Nordics Kite Medical Lead will be responsible for leading the Nordic Kite medical Cell Therapy team, currently 3 people across the Nordics. In addition, the person in this role will be responsible for the creation of the Nordic Kite Medical Affairs Cell Therapy strategy and execution of a full medical operational plan. As such, this person will be a key member of the Nordic affiliate and work very closely with the cross-functional team, providing medical expertise and insights to both the Nordic affiliate and the Midsize Markets medical team and the European Headquarter and will have to develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

This role is based at our Nordic HQ in Solna Strand, with an office/hybrid set-up where you will be required to be in the office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
• Oversee and support all Medical Affairs activities in the Nordics related to oncology & Cell Therapy
• Develop the Nordic Kite Medical Affairs plan of action for all Nordic countries, and ensure national implementation for the specific area of Cell Therapy
• Manage and develop the Medical Affairs cell therapy team
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration of Medical Affairs with all relevant functions in the Nordics and with international/global team (Market Access, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Public Affairs and Governmental Affairs).
• Regular communication with external medical community to provide medical support and direction
• Exchange complex clinical and scientific information with the hematology/oncology community
• Participate in major national and international meetings, congresses and symposia
• Ability to travel, occasionally with short notice

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

Advanced medical/scientific degree (MD or equivalent degree, PhD) with experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related healthcare field required Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry within medical affairs with expertise in immunology/hematology/oncology Preferably experience in people management Proven track record of executing a medical affairs plan to support an innovative new product launch Experience working in one of the Nordic countries and preferably with experience working across the Nordics, including knowledge of national regulatory requirements. Excellent communication skills. Fluency in English and one of the Scandinavian languages is essential Proven ability to work across a cross-functional matrix Self-starter with “can do” attitude Basic knowledge of budget and account management

Gilead Core Values

INTEGRITY – Doing What’s Right INCLUSION – Encouraging Diversity TEAMWORK – Working Together EXCELLENCE – Being Your Best ACCOUNTABILITY – Taking Personal Responsibility

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.


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