Associate Director US Medical Affairs, Patient Access and Quality of Care (PAQ) – Oncology
Gilead SciencesUnited States - California - Foster City · full time · Senior
$177,905 – $230,230
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What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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