Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California. Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead has made the decision to require all U.S., Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. The health of our employees, contractors, their loved ones, our partners and the communities and people we serve is a top priority. Vaccination is the most effective way currently available to deliver on that priority. The purpose of the vaccination requirement is to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and support the health and safety of our communities. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request an accommodation. For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job. Job Description Senior Medical Scientist – South Florida and Puerto Rico We have the following, exciting field - based opportunity within our Medical Affairs HIV Treatment Division available. This is a field-based position covering South Florida and Puerto Rico. The incumbent is an experienced, well organized, results-oriented healthcare professional who will develop ongoing professional relationships related to HIV Treatment and provide scientific support to key healthcare decision makers in, public health and academic institutions, along with community and community healthcare providers throughout the assigned geography. Responsibilities The Senior Medical Scientist responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products. Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings. Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead products and trains Gilead approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits. Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and providers at academic and non-academic settings. Provides sales force with training at national and regional levels Works on Gilead phase 4 program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel; assists with site selection for both phase 4 and other clinical trials. Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner. Works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Clinical Research, Global Safety and Medical Communication. Travels to appointments, meetings, and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice. Requirements: Advanced degrees (MD, DO, PharmD, DNP, NP/PA) with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in healthcare, public health, or pharmaceutical industry (HIV experience required) Two to four years of experience in clinical, research, or public health arena Well-developed experience in preparing and delivering presentations Experience in the management or investigation of clinical or implementation research Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Excellent project management ability Thorough knowledge of HIV care and prevention preferred Clinical patient contact experience preferred Excellent judgment and initiative are required Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook) is required Must have knowledge of and be willing to comply with all regulatory/compliance policies. Must live in territory Ability to travel overnight regularly Bilingual strongly preferred For jobs in the United States: As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact *****@******.com for assistance. Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead has made the decision to require all U.S., Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong employees and contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster. NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion. For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.