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Country Medical Lead (m/f/d) Germany, Kite, Cell Therapy

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Gilead Sciences

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Munich
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need an advanced degree (MD, PharmD), expertise in haematology/oncology, industry experience, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities for this dynamic role.
  • You will lead the German Medical Affairs Team, develop strategies for Cell Therapy, manage budgets, collaborate with various departments, present scientific data, and build relationships with key opinion leaders.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree: MD, PharmD
  • Extensive expertise & experience in haematology/oncology is required, in lymphoma/myeloma and cell therapy is preferred
  • Previous industry and medical affairs experience in haematology/oncology is required, preferably in haematology and in Cell Therapy
  • Ideally current & existing partnership with the main opinion leaders in lymphoma and myeloma in Germany
  • Experience in people leadership/management of staff is required
  • Experience in the management of or involvement in clinical trials is highly desirable
  • Ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills are required
  • Must be fully cognizant of all relevant scientific data and regulatory requirements for field-based personnel
  • Must be committed to continuing education to maintain knowledge base
  • Seeks for advice and collaboration within and outside Kite
  • Must have the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MS team, regional sales team, national accounts, and others
  • Enjoys working in a fast pace entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong appetite for cross functional and team work
  • Proven ability to lead, develop and empower teams in changing environments

Responsibilities

  • Leads, manages, and develops the German Kite Medical Affairs Team, which includes the headquarters team, and an MS Lead, who manages a team of field based Medical Scientists (MS)
  • Leads and coordinates the Medical Affairs strategy and tactics for Cell Therapy products in Germany, in alignment to the Kite ACE and Global Medical Affairs company's core strategy
  • Develops and oversees the German medical strategy, including innovative tactics, real world data generation, study concepts and proposals, and ensure that clinical data are available to support value proposition and development of treatment guidelines when appropriate
  • Manages budget HC & Opex for the Kite Germany medical team
  • Works collaboratively with Kite-Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Clinical Research, Global Safety, Public Affairs and Governmental Affairs in Germany, but also at regional or global levels when appropriate
  • Works collaboratively with the Gilead Germany Medical Affairs Director and team, to ensure the right collaboration between Kite and Gilead in Germany, and to properly evaluate performance of the Kite Medical Affairs teams
  • Presents scientific and clinical data for Kite products, commercially available or in development, when required, utilizes approved scientific resources to deliver impactful and tailored presentations in a variety of different settings
  • Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support Kite products and trains Kite approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits
  • Develops team capabilities to support long-term relationships with scientific customers
  • Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non-academic centers and drives customer-driven solutions
  • Collaborates with Kite-Gilead Clin Dev and Clin Ops personnel and investigators to assist and facilitate the execution of clinical trials in Germany
  • Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner
  • Travels to appointments, meetings, and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice
  • Drives a culture of high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement and accountability

FAQs

What is the role of the Country Medical Lead at Kite?

The Country Medical Lead is responsible for leading, managing, and developing the Kite Medical Affairs Team in Germany, coordinating the medical strategy and tactics for Cell Therapy products, and collaborating with various departments to support the company's goals.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree (MD or PharmD), extensive expertise in hematology/oncology, previous industry and medical affairs experience in hematology, and experience in people leadership.

Is prior experience in Cell Therapy necessary for this job?

While extensive expertise in hematology/oncology is required, experience in Cell Therapy is preferred but not mandatory.

What kind of team will the Country Medical Lead manage?

The Country Medical Lead will manage the German Kite Medical Affairs Team, which includes a headquarters team and an MS Lead overseeing field-based Medical Scientists.

Will the Country Medical Lead need to travel for this role?

Yes, frequent travel to appointments, meetings, and conferences will be required, occasionally with short notice.

What personal skills are important for this position?

Important personal skills include the ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment, strong communication skills, self-motivation, ownership in areas of responsibility, and a desire for teamwork and collaboration.

How does Gilead ensure a non-discriminatory work environment?

Gilead has a policy to recruit and employ the most qualified persons without discrimination based on protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, ensuring fairness in all employment actions.

Will the Country Medical Lead have a role in clinical trial management?

Yes, the Country Medical Lead will collaborate with clinical development personnel and investigators to assist and facilitate the execution of clinical trials in Germany.

What is the expected working culture within Kite?

The expected working culture encourages high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability, while also fostering an entrepreneurial environment.

How can someone apply for this job?

Current Gilead employees and contractors can apply for this job by logging onto the Internal Career Site.

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