Senior Counsel - Legal Business Partner for U.S. Medical Affairs (USMA) Virology

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’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.

Gilead Sciences is seeking a Senior Counsel - Legal Business Partner for U.S. Medical Affairs (USMA) Virology to join our Global Legal Business Partners team supporting U.S. Medical Affairs (USMA) Virology with a focus on HIV. This role serves as the lead Legal Business Partner dedicated to USMA Virology/HIV providing legal advice on complex scientific and regulatory matters in support of the development and commercialization of Gilead’s products.

The successful candidate will operate as an integrated member of the USMA team, applying strong legal judgment to assess and manage risk while enabling strategic medical decision‑making and compliant execution.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary legal business partner to USMA home office strategy and field medical teams, with close collaboration across with Global Medical Affairs at both strategic and operational levels.

• Provide legal guidance on USMA strategies and activities related to non‑promotional scientific exchange (proactive and reactive), medical education, and engagements with healthcare providers and other scientific stakeholders, ensuring compliance with applicable healthcare laws and company policies.

• Advise on a broad range of legal and compliance matters, including FDA requirements, the False Claims Act, Anti‑Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, the PhRMA Code, etc to identify, assess, and mitigate risk across Medical Affairs activities.

• Provide legal support for US based evidence‑generation and research initiatives, including investigator‑initiated studies, collaborative research projects, advisory and insights programs, and HEOR studies, ensuring adherence to regulatory, ethical, and internal governance requirements.

• Advise on legal risk for USMA external engagement activities, including advisory boards, scientific congresses, publication planning ,professional society and patient advocacy engagement and medical education programs, ensuring these activities remain compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

• Review scientific and educational materials as a member of the Medical Review Committee, advising on innovative scientific content (including digital formats), supporting data readouts, medical launch activities, and major scientific congresses, and delivering training at key internal meetings.

• Partner closely with colleagues in Compliance, Privacy, Competition Law, Regulatory, Corporate and other functions to support compliant Medical Affairs operations and resolve cross‑functional issues efficiently.

• Monitor developments in healthcare laws, regulations, and industry guidance impacting Medical Affairs and proactively communicate implications and best practices to internal stakeholders.

• Operate with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset, demonstrating strong collaboration, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives across teams and geographies in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and 8 years experience

• Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state and in good standing, or eligible for in‑house counsel registration or fully qualified legal credentials in geography of operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of industry and/or law firm experience providing legal counsel relating to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or therapeutic products, preferably including in‑house experience.

• Advanced knowledge of U.S. healthcare and compliance laws and regulations, including FDA regulations, fraud and abuse laws, applicable industry codes as well as general understanding of regulatory, intellectual property, privacy, and understanding of contract provisions

• Demonstrated experience supporting the Medical Affairs function, including non‑promotional scientific exchange and field medical activities.

• Experience advising cross‑functional review committees, such as Medical Review Committees, or similar governance bodies.

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving regulatory environment with high accountability and emotional intelligence.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business guidance.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable addressing a wide range of legal matters.

• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to balance risk management with business enablement.

• Willingness to travel periodically within the United States.

• HIV and/or virology experience is preferred but not required.

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: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. 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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