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**Job Description**: This position will be focused on liver diseases, with viral hepatitis being the main area, mainly hepatitis C and hepatitis delta.
This is a field-based Medical Scientist (MS) position, with local responsibilities.
Working as part of an experienced team, including a Team Leader and other MSs, your focus will be on scientific exchange with specialist hospital staff working in the field.
You will be responsible for a quarter of Spain.
Essential Duties and Job Functions: Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products.
Presents scientific and clinical data for these products.
Able to start and follow up on different kinds of programs related to the Therapeutic Area, such as local Linkage to Care strategies, and interact with multidisciplinary stakeholders including those with administrative or managing roles.
Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and providers in academic and non-academic settings.
Identifies and engages regional and national experts as speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits.
Assists investigators with submission to Gilead of investigator-sponsored trials and grant requests.
Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.
The MS works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Regional Market Access, Marketing, Clinical Research, Clinical Operations, Safety, and Medical Communication.
Conducts meaningful scientific exchange and communicates complex scientific information and data in an organized and fair/balanced manner while demonstrating judgment and integrity 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 such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Spanish laws.
Develops and executes plans, activities, and scientific exchanges based upon the Medical Affairs Plan of Action.
Others both from within and outside Gilead seek the MS out for expert advice and collaboration.
Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.
The MS involves extensive travel including appointments and meetings across his/her territory, as well as national and international conferences and meetings in the affiliate office on a regular basis.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills: Good knowledge of the Spanish national health system environment and previous industry experience is desirable.
The individual must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
Good English level.
The ability to work well in a team, proactivity, and personal initiative are key attributes, as is a willingness to take ownership of and deliver specific projects when asked