Regional Director Pacific Northwest - HIV Prevention
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
2024-11-05 05:41:54
San Mateo, California, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Executive Positions
Job description
Regional Director Pacific Northwest - HIV Prevention
United States - Washington - SeattleUnited States - Oregon - PortlandUnited States - Utah - Salt Lake City
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company's five core values. That's because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.
When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly
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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
At Gilead, we are pioneers in transforming patient care through groundbreaking therapies. As the Regional Sales Director Pacific Northwest - HIV Prevention, you'll play a crucial role in bringing life-saving innovations to healthcare providers and patients, directly impacting lives and contributing to our mission of improving global health. This role requires a dynamic leader who can effectively balance strategic direction with hands-on coaching, embodying the dual role of a player-coach. The ideal candidate will be proven to inspire and lead by example, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Territory Covers: Washington, Utah, Idaho
Key Responsibilities:
Player Coach Dynamic:
- Lead by example as a player-coach, setting high-performance standards, integrity, and customer focus while fostering a positive, inclusive team culture aligned with Gilead's values. Actively engage in the field alongside your team, providing direct customer engagement, mentoring, and tactical support to drive team success.
- Recruit, hire, and manage a team of sales specialists, ensuring they have the tools, training, and resources to excel. Provide continuous coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to build a resilient and high-performing team.
- Set clear performance expectations for the team, regularly assess outcomes, and provide actionable feedback. Track and reinforce measures of sales force effectiveness to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Analyze regional market data and trends to develop and execute a strategic sales plan that aligns with national goals. Guide your team in implementing this plan, ensuring they achieve or exceed regional sales targets.
- Ensure focus on the scientific understanding of Gilead's therapies as well as operationalizing these therapies within healthcare ecosystems.
- Ensure sales team can lead local cross-functional account-focused team and work effectively with cross-functional colleagues to ensure a seamless customer experience.
- Understand the complexities of the healthcare ecosystem and Gilead's role within it. Develop strategies to seamlessly integrate Gilead's processes into client operations, ensuring quick uptake and smooth adoption of our therapies.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment. Use this knowledge to guide the team and make informed business decisions.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare practitioners, medical centers, and decision-makers. Ensure timely delivery of disease awareness information, clinical updates, and product knowledge.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including National Accounts, Marketing, Medical Scientists, and other internal stakeholders, to support strategic initiatives and drive regional success.
- Lead and manage cross-functional projects with broad organizational impact, utilizing exceptional project management skills to achieve strategic objectives.
- Coach team to effectively lead and collaborate with local account-focused cross-functional teams; optimize cross-functional ways of working within and across teams
- Ensure all sales activities and team actions comply with Gilead's commercial compliance policies and applicable federal and state laws. Foster a culture of integrity and ethical behavior within the team.
- Actively participate in customer-facing activities, including in-person meetings and events, to maintain a strong presence in the market and support the team in achieving its goals.
- Willingness to travel within the assigned region to engage with the team and customers as necessary.
- Ensure all team members comply with Gilead's commercial compliance policies and all applicable federal and state laws regarding product promotion and information dissemination.
This job description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.
Basic Qualifications:
High School Degree and Sixteen Years Experience
OR
Associate degree and Fourteen Years Experience
OR
Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years' Experience
OR
Master's Degree and Ten Years Experience
OR
Ph.D. and Eight Years Experience
- Ability to engage in such travel as may be reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area (and, to the extent applicable, satisfaction of any requirements associated with such travel).
- Satisfaction of any onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners within an assigned area, if applicable (which may include but not be limited to, by way of example, vaccinations, drug and background screenings, and any other requirements that certain healthcare practitioners may adopt)
- To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The abovementioned requirements represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for success. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- A valid driver's license is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- 12 years of relevant commercial experience in marketing, sales, or related commercial function
- Strategic Leadership in Sales: Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic sales plans that align with national goals and drive regional success.
- Player-Coach Leadership Style: Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement, engaging directly with the team and customers to drive results.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Skills: Track record of effective leadership and collaboration with internal stakeholders such as National Accounts, Marketing, and Medical Scientists to meet account needs and achieve strategic objectives.
- Operational and Scientific Acumen: Strong understanding of pharmaceutical therapies' scientific aspects and the operational processes required for successful implementation in healthcare settings.
- Sales Team Development Experience: Experience recruiting, training, and developing high-performing sales teams, focusing on continuous improvement and resilience.
- Experience in Healthcare Ecosystem Integration . click apply for full job details