Manager, U.S. Medical Affairs (USMA) Virology Scientific Collaboration

Location: Foster City, California

Country: United States

Category: Clinical Development and Operations

Workplace Location: Remote

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: August 13, 2026

Job ID: 650785

Job Description

Manager, U.S. Medical Affairs (USMA) Virology Scientific Collaboration
Pay:
$45-$50 per hour
Duration: 6 months
Location: REMOTE


Essential Duties and Job Functions

  • Partners with Liver Strategy to lead engagements with external societies and scientific/medical organizations.
  • Develops engagement strategies and key initiatives with scientific educational organizations, including medical booth at congresses.
  • Drives conference strategy and execution, e.g., manages conference allocations and centralized planning process
  • Works cross functionally within US Affiliate teams (USMA, Commercial, Legal and Medical Governance, Public Affairs and Government Affairs) on initiatives related to key external collaborations, projects, and working groups.
  • Coordinates with Global Medical Affairs on key congress activities.
  • Develops medical educational tools and congress symposia aligned with medical strategy. Manages Medical Review Committee (MRC) review and approval of congress and booth content.
  • Participates in strategic partnership meetings with Gilead Medical Affairs colleagues
  • Exhibits Gilead's core values: integrity, teamwork, accountability, excellence, and inclusion in accordance with the highest ethical and compliance standards, including Gilead's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct policies, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

 Knowledge, Experience and Skills

  • MD, PhD, PharmD, NP or PA or other advanced health care degree and 1-3 years of relevant work experience in gastroenterology, hepatology or metabolic disorders or related clinical field required.
  • 2+ years industry experience preferred.
  • Ability to cultivate, strengthen, and strategically manage high?impact relationships with Strategic Partners  and medical organizations--including professional societies, academic partners, and community leaders
  • Demonstrated ability to shape Medical Affairs strategy by integrating scientific insights, organizational priorities, and external landscape trends, and to translate strategic direction into clear, actionable, and measurable implementation plans.
  • Strong strategic and organizational skills with a track record of leading complex projects--ensuring alignment, resource coordination, and delivery of high?quality outputs.
  • Experience supporting medical booth and congress content development and execution through cross-functional collaboration, with a strong understanding of MRC/PRC review processes and compliant scientific communication standards for proactive and reactive materials.
  • Ability to anticipate emerging needs, proactively manage competing priorities, and allocate resources across concurrent projects by applying sound judgment, risk assessment, and forward?thinking planning.
  • Strong cross functional leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive alignment and foster a culture of shared accountability. Highly organized, detail?oriented, and consistently dependable in meeting ambitious timelines in a rapid, dynamic environment.
  • Deep understanding of regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements governing Medical Affairs with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct.
  • Thrives in a matrixed environment with a high level of autonomy, navigating ambiguity, and driving initiatives forward while maintaining clear communication and engaging partners at all levels of the organization.

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