Director, Long-Acting Injectable Implementation Lead

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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
 

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
 

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
 

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. Join Gilead’s mission as the Director, Long-Acting Injectable Implementation Lead; this individual is responsible for serving as a central lead for educating stakeholders, especially institutions that are interested in learning more about PrEP (“PrEP Institutions”), on strategies to improve patient access to Gilead’s long-acting injectable products and will work in compliant collaboration with the Marketing, Patient Access Solutions, Clinical Nurse Educators, and Market Access (Virology) teams, among others. This individual will be responsible for harmonizing various ideas across different U.S. Commercial functions to ensure seamless execution and smooth cooperation to achieve access goals. Successful and compliant cross-collaboration will be a crucial metric for success.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Engage with key stakeholders, including Pharmacy Directors at PrEP Institutions, to anticipate and respond to questions about Gilead LAIs. Our market research shows that there is a low level of understanding of how to help patients access LAIs, so this role will support disseminating the necessary education related to the acquisition and administration of Gilead LAIs in a manner consistent with the label.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to optimize patient access within PrEP Institutions to prescribed Gilead LAI PrEP medications through effective access and reimbursement education.
• Act as the key external-facing leader to address questions from Pharmacy Directors or other Decision-Makers at PrEP Institutions about access and reimbursement considerations and administration logistics for Gilead HIV treatment and prevention (PrEP) products, coordinating with internal cross-functional team members from teams such as Field Reimbursement Managers (FRM), Clinical Nurse Educators, and Medical Affairs. This individual will serve as a quarterback for questions coming in from PrEP Institutions about the customer experience, acquisition of the product, and reimbursement landscape. Communicate closely with the FRM team to provide seamless access and reimbursement education to stakeholders based on educational need.
• Work compliantly and cross functionally with U.S. HIV Marketing teams, U.S. Market Access’ Field Reimbursement Manager team, U.S. Market Access’ Patient Access Solutions team, U.S. Market Access’ Trade team, U.S. Market Access Virology team, U.S. Medical Affairs, Medical Governance, Public Affairs, Legal, and Government Affairs on initiatives related to key LAI implementation initiatives, projects, and working groups.
• Stay informed about evolving healthcare policies and payor/market trends to anticipate challenges and opportunities in the reimbursement landscape.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on reimbursement policies and practices, providing guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Shares best practices across Gilead marketing teams to drive appropriate customer insight/experience projects. Be willing to learn from different affiliates, while ensuring compliance with U.S. laws and requirements.
• Identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement in patient access and reimbursement processes.
• Analyze and provide regular reports and updates to senior management on the quality and effectiveness of reimbursement support initiatives.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Ten Years’ Experience

OR

PhD and Eight Years’ Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

·BA/BS/RN with minimum 10+ years of experience working for a major pharmaceutical organization on the field reimbursement team

·MA/MS/PharmD with 9+ years of experience working for a major pharmaceutical organization on the field reimbursement team

·Proven track record of leadership and success in managing field teams, driving results, and achieving strategic objectives

·Deep understanding of relationship between payers, providers, and pharma companies in reimbursement process.

·Experience engaging with and managing large, complex provider accounts.

·Familiarity with pharmacy benefit, specialty payer landscape and reimbursement pathways (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid).

·An understanding of local and state policy changes effect on reimbursement policies.

·Preferably have experience with specialty pharmacies and utilizing a HUB service.

·Preferably have experience in multiple buying models, including buy & build.

·A willingness to travel 75% of the time across designated region. This is a field-based role where in-person meetings with key stakeholders are crucial to success.

People Leader Accountabilities

•Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

•Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose.

•Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

 

The salary range for this position is: $201,025.00 - $260,150.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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