Medical Scientist Role Overview
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking CAR T cell program development, including launching additional indications.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure the safe and appropriate use of Gilead therapies and lead scientific exchanges with medical and scientific communities.
* Facilitate the validation and setup of cell therapy sites and improve standard of clinical care for patients living with cancer.
Scientific Exchange:
* Serve as external scientific expert in therapy area, healthcare landscape, and data on Gilead and competitor therapies.
* Partner with colleagues and serve as external medical affairs representative in cross-functional therapeutic team.
* Identify and establish strategic relationships with key external stakeholders at national level.
* Collaborate with cross-functional team to develop and manage national thought leader engagement plans.
* Serve as company ambassador to professional societies, academic & research centres, patient & advocacy groups, and at national & international scientific meetings.
* Develop and present complex scientific and clinical data on Gilead/Kite medicines and related therapy areas.
* Coordinate and answer complex responses to clinical inquiries from healthcare professionals.
* Obtain external insights and support development and execution of advisory programs. Serve as liaison for early access programs and compassionate use requests for registered Gilead/Kite therapies.
* Appropriately discuss concepts and coordinate submission of investigator-sponsored research proposals.
Site Validation & Setup:
* Work closely with other field-based employees and head-office staff to proactively support cell therapy sites nationally.
* Partner with Clinical Operations and provides insights into investigator and site selection for Gilead/Kite trials.
* Provide clinical trial recruitment enhancement activities at clinical trial sites and referral centres.
* Implement defined goals and objectives aligned with indication strategic plans.
* Support training of affiliate staff on therapy area and data relating to Gilead/Kite therapies.
* Ensure all behaviors and activities are in accordance with Medicines Australia Code of Conduct Edition 20.
Knowledge And Experience Required:
* Advanced scientific or clinical degree preferred.
* Therapeutic experience in haematology &/or cell therapy preferred.
* Functional experience in field medical affairs required.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry 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 high level of autonomy and independence required.
* Adherence to all regulatory, legal, and business conduct requirements required.
* Capacity to travel locally, nationally, and internationally when required.
Traits Required For Success:
* Fundamental knowledge of oncology and cellular therapy
* Exceptional leadership and communication skills
* Proven ability to navigate complex environments
* Superior problem-solving and analytical skills
* Unwavering commitment to quality and patient safety