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

Hiring organization: [Gilead Sciences](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/gilead-sciences)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c37dd136-b877-474d-9685-5f9f11540305

Listed on Gilead Sciences's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: United States - California - Foster City
- Salary: 177905 – 230230 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads medical affairs strategy and market access initiatives for oncology products at a major pharmaceutical company, working across internal teams and external stakeholders like payers and healthcare providers. It suits experienced professionals with a background in pharmaceutical or medical device medical affairs, health economics, and a deep understanding of payer dynamics in oncology.

_Our summary, not Gilead Sciences's wording._

## Skills named

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

## Required

- Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience, or Master's degree with 8+ years experience, or PhD with 2+ years experience
- 4+ years in medical affairs, managed care, or health economics and outcomes research
- Experience developing and executing health economics research protocols and observational studies
- Knowledge of US healthcare payer landscape and payer evidence requirements
- Ability to travel frequently (approximately 30%)

## Nice to have

- Advanced degree in life sciences (MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD)
- Significant health outcomes, research, or medical affairs background in oncology
- Recent experience with a successful product launch
- Existing contacts with payers, providers, advocates, institutions, or hospitals
- Strategic thinking skills with demonstrated ability to execute plans
- Regulatory and compliance knowledge
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe

Apply on Gilead Sciences's site: https://gilead.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/gileadcareers/job/United-States---California---Foster-City/Assoc-Director--Medical-Affairs_R0052411-2