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Sr Manager, Medical Affairs - Liver

Gilead Sciences

Sr Manager, Medical Affairs - Liver

full-timePosted: Aug 2, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026Japan - Tokyo

Job Description

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 Specific Job RequirementsThis position reports to the Director of Medical Affairs (MA), Liver Japan.The primary responsibility of the MA Senior Manager is to lead the planning and execution of strategic data generation and medical programs, including but not limited to advisory boards, educational programs, congress symposia, digital education, and other initiatives, in collaboration with other Liver Medical team members. The role is also expected to develop the Japan ISP (Indication Strategic Plan) and Medical POA (Plan of Action), working closely and collaboratively with Liver Medical Scientists, Medical Affairs colleagues at partner companies, Global MA, and International MA, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, while providing scientific and medical input throughout the product life cycle. Primary responsibilities are as follows:Lead the planning and execution of the Pan-vial and PBC LSP and POA, including data generation, publications, and medical education programs, in collaboration with cross-functional team.Plan and execute the PBC pre-launch activity in collaboration with the partner company.Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in the liver disease area to develop and execute strategic medical activities.Engage in scientific communication with KOLs to provide medical input, broader context, additional data, or answers to questions that arise in relation to commercial, scientific, or data-generation needs.Collaborate effectively with clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercial teams across multiple areas, including publication planning, speaker education programs, regional advisory meetings, and manuscript review. Excellence in launch preparation is particularly important.Ensure that all interactions and activities in Japan comply with corporate and healthcare compliance guidance, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external stakeholders, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical or scientific information.Qualifications: Specific Education and Experience RequirementsEssentialStrong experience in Medical Affairs, or R&D within the pharmaceutical industry.Logical thinking and planning skills are essential.Excellent internal and external stakeholder management, communication skills in both Japanese and English, presentation skills, and time management skills are required; the candidate must be adaptable, work effectively within a team, and relate well to people at all levels of the organization.Ability to partner with key internal stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and drive plans that achieve or exceed them.Excellent learning agility.Desired/PreferredAdvanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, or MD) with clinical and research experience in the liver disease area.Demonstrated leadership in ambiguous situations.Advanced written and spoken English skills.Strong project management skills. For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Locations

  • Japan - Tokyo

Skills Required

  • liver disease area to developintermediate
  • liver disease areaintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • This position reports to the Director of Medical Affairs (MA), Liver Japan. (experience)
  • The primary responsibility of the MA Senior Manager is to lead the planning and execution of strategic data generation and medical programs, including but not limited to advisory boards, educational programs, congress symposia, digital education, and other initiatives, in collaboration with other Liver Medical team members. The role is also expected to develop the Japan ISP (Indication Strategic Plan) and Medical POA (Plan of Action), working closely and collaboratively with Liver Medical Scientists, Medical Affairs colleagues at partner companies, Global MA, and International MA, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, while providing scientific and medical input throughout the product life cycle. Primary responsibilities are as follows: (experience)
  • Lead the planning and execution of the Pan-vial and PBC LSP and POA, including data generation, publications, and medical education programs, in collaboration with cross-functional team. (experience)
  • Plan and execute the PBC pre-launch activity in collaboration with the partner company. (experience)
  • Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in the liver disease area to develop and execute strategic medical activities. (experience)
  • Engage in scientific communication with KOLs to provide medical input, broader context, additional data, or answers to questions that arise in relation to commercial, scientific, or data-generation needs. (experience)
  • Collaborate effectively with clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercial teams across multiple areas, including publication planning, speaker education programs, regional advisory meetings, and manuscript review. Excellence in launch preparation is particularly important. (experience)
  • Ensure that all interactions and activities in Japan comply with corporate and healthcare compliance guidance, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external stakeholders, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical or scientific information. (experience)
  • This position reports to the Director of Medical Affairs (MA), Liver Japan. (experience)
  • Lead the planning and execution of the Pan-vial and PBC LSP and POA, including data generation, publications, and medical education programs, in collaboration with cross-functional team. (experience)
  • Plan and execute the PBC pre-launch activity in collaboration with the partner company. (experience)
  • Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in the liver disease area to develop and execute strategic medical activities. (experience)
  • Engage in scientific communication with KOLs to provide medical input, broader context, additional data, or answers to questions that arise in relation to commercial, scientific, or data-generation needs. (experience)
  • Collaborate effectively with clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercial teams across multiple areas, including publication planning, speaker education programs, regional advisory meetings, and manuscript review. Excellence in launch preparation is particularly important. (experience)
  • Ensure that all interactions and activities in Japan comply with corporate and healthcare compliance guidance, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external stakeholders, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical or scientific information. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, or MD) with clinical and research experience in the liver disease area. (experience)
  • Demonstrated leadership in ambiguous situations. (experience)
  • Advanced written and spoken English skills. (experience)
  • Strong project management skills. (experience)
  • Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, or MD) with clinical and research experience in the liver disease area. (experience)
  • Demonstrated leadership in ambiguous situations. (experience)
  • Advanced written and spoken English skills. (experience)
  • Strong project management skills. (experience)

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