Sr. Manager / Associate Director Field Access & Patient Solutions

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Sr. Manager / Associate Director Field Access & Patient Solutions page is loaded## Sr. Manager / Associate Director Field Access & Patient Solutionsremote type: Field-Basedlocations: Canada - Quebectime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0047385At Gilead Sciences Canada Inc. we take pride in being recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employer 2024. Click to find out why Gilead Sciences Canada is a top employer!Chez Gilead Sciences Canada Inc., nous sommes fiers d’être reconnus comme l’un des meilleurs employeurs du Grand Toronto pour 2024. Cliquez en savoir plus sur les raisons de notre succès.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** Lead, Field Access & Patient Solutions, QuebecAt Gilead, Creating Possible drives everything we do. It’s evident in our mission and core values. This is how we built a culture of excellence that is fuelled by a passion for improving the lives of people around the world and advancing the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases.We are driven to develop lifesaving products that make a difference for patients around the world. Every day, we aim to transform the promise of science and technology into breakthrough, innovative therapies that have the power to cure, prevent or treat disease. As a research-based bio pharmaceutical company, we are revolutionizing healthcare by bringing medicines to patients in the areas of high unmet need including HCV and other Liver diseases, HIV/AIDS, Haematology, Oncology, and Inflammatory Diseases. When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.**The Role:**The Field Access & Patient Solutions Lead reporting to the Senior Director, Value, Access & Pricing. The FA & PS Lead will be directly accountable for the pan-Canadian strategy and field execution within Gilead’s portfolio. The role also includes working with other regions to carry out tactics for different therapeutic areas on behalf of the field lead. The field access lead will work collaboratively and cross functionally on strategies designed to optimize patient outcomes.You will improve the lives of Canadians by building relationships and work closely with department and cross functional colleagues in a fast-paced environment to achieve and maintain access to Gilead products. Through this role you will grow and be challenged in our diverse culture that will broaden your skills and expand your outreach in several therapeutic areas. Through the appropriate engagement of external stakeholders in the Canadian reimbursement environment, you will make a real difference in the lives of patients.**How you will ‘Create Possible’:*** Through a brand-first strategy, the Field Access & Patient Solutions lead will co-create and oversee the pan-Canadian execution to their aligned business unit and will work with colleagues in Field Access roles in other provinces to ensure execution to plan. Targeted programs and data generation specific to a given therapeutic area in each of the provinces / territories will be directed by the aligned TA lead.* Directs tactical plan execution within the province, for the assigned Gilead Therapeutic area and executes as per peer direction and plan for the other therapeutic areas, specifically creating a positive environment within the province for patient access* Lead all Gilead Field Access, Policy / Government Relations and patient solutions aimed at breaking down barriers in access to medicines at the provincial level* Create and maintain up to date stakeholder maps (traditional and non-traditional, e.g., provincial Minister of Health, Public Health, etc.) across Gilead’s portfolio* Support the Market Access Strategy team in ensuring that the provincial environment is poised to adopt Gilead technologies following a positive HTA recommendation and successful pricing negotiation* Takes a lead role in representing company at professional events and promotes company products at such events, aligned with the brand strategy for enhancing provincial access – accountable for building and maintaining a positive reputation for Gilead* Together with Market Access Strategy counterpart and Public and Government Affairs colleagues, provides pan-Canadian provincial input into the brand marketing strategy* Works collaboratively with Government Affairs to eliminate health policy barriers and create proactive strategies that promote all Gilead therapeutic areas, where there are barriers to access* Strategically and selectively participates in industry organizations, panels/ meetings, as appropriate for the execution of the brand strategy**Knowledge, Experience and Skills:*** 8+ years within the biopharma/pharmaceutical industry with demonstrated experience and understanding of provincial and federal drug and health policy as well as developing external relationships leading to brand advocacy* Advanced degree in science, economics, public health, business, or related field of study would be an asset* Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation) and demonstrated clear decision making; Bilingual (English and French) written and verbal skills an asset* Demonstrated strong portfolio management experience with proven strategic thinking with the ability to formulate, develop and execute therapeutic strategies across the country* Experience and knowledge in Canadian access and reimbursement of products across our portfolio would be an asset* Demonstrated ability to develop and implement field access strategies, including cross functional stakeholder mapping and engagement planning* Demonstrated experience in health economic/pharmacoeconomic modelling and health technology assessment process would be an asset* Ability to manage cross-functional teams and peers to deliver exceptional results* Detail oriented with strong analytical skills* Comfortable and adaptive to working in a changing environment and ambiguity* Possesses sophisticated negotiation, influencing, project management and strategic management skills* Fluency in French and English is a must**Gilead Core Values:*** Integrity (doing what's right)* Teamwork (working together)* Excellence (being your best)* Accountability (taking personal responsibility)* Inclusion (encouraging diversity)**Gilead Leadership Commitment:*** I AM BOLD in aspiration and AGILE in execution.* I CARE and make time for people.* I LISTEN, speak openly and explain the "why."* I TRUST others and myself to make sound decisions.* I OWN the impact of my words and actions.We are committed to creating a healthier world for everyone – no matter the challenges ahead of us. 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