Country Medical Lead Cell Therapy Milano

Country Medical Lead Cell Therapy
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

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**Job Description**:

Country Medical Lead Cell Therapy

Kite, A Gilead Company

At Kite, we are at the forefront of immunotherapy and engineered T cell therapy. We are helping change the paradigm of cancer treatment and we are revolutionizing individually tailored treatments. That means a fast moving and constantly changing environment, where we make discoveries every day - discoveries that include our own capabilities and our individual potential.

Location: Milan, Italy

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the Medical Affairs strategy and tactics for Cell Therapy products in Italy

- Lead and manage the country Cell Therapy Medical Affairs Team including field based Medical Scientists

- Works collaboratively with KITE & Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Clinical Research, Global Safety, Public Affairs and Governmental Affairs

- Act as a member of the ACE Medical Affairs Leadership Team

- Works collaboratively with the Gilead Italy Medical Affairs team

- Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental KITE products.

- Presents scientific and clinical data for these products. Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings

- Identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support KITE products and trains KITE approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits.

- Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non-academic settings.

- Assists with KITE Phase IV program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel. Assists with site selection for both Phase IV and other clinical trials.

- Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.

- Sought for advice and collaboration within and outside Gilead.

- Travels to appointments, meetings and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice.

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Education

- Advanced degree: MD, PharmD

Knowledge/Experience

- Relevant experience must include clinical practice experience in oncology/hematology.

- Experience in the management or investigation of clinical trials is highly desirable.

- Clinical patient contact experience is highly desirable.

- Management of staff highly desirable

- Industry and Medical Affairs experience required, preferably in hematology /oncology or Cell Therapy

Personal skills

- Ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment

- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills are required.

- Must be fully cognizant of all relevant scientific data and regulatory requirements for field-based personnel.

- Must be committed to continuing education to maintain knowledge base.

- Must have the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MS team, regional sales team, national accounts, and others.

- Utilizes scientific resources for impactful presentations in a variety of different setting

- Enjoy working in a fast pace entrepreneurial environment

- Strong acceptance for cross functional teamwork

As we extend our global reach, we need leaders interested in change, in challenge, and in building a new future together.

If you have the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and feel that the moment has come for you to be part of such an exciting journey towards eliminating the burden of cancer, don't miss out on this opportunity to join us and discover your sense of purpose.

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