Associate Director, Medical Information France H/F

Job Description

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Associate Director, Medical Information

Department: Global Medical Information – France

Reporting Line: Reports to the ACE Region Medical Information Director (Australia–Canada–Europe), with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer (CPO)

Position Focus: Medical Information Affiliate Lead

Job Overview

• Delegated Leadership
  • Acts under delegation from the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer (CPO), providing regular updates and reporting issues or anomalies.
  • Oversees all Medical Information (MI) activities at the affiliate, including vendor-managed services and out-of-hours coverage.
• Medical Information Services
  • Responds to unsolicited medical and scientific inquiries via the MIRM system, ensuring responses are accurate, balanced, non-promotional, and compliant with local regulations.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally to address complex requests and ensures vendors have access to up-to-date information and resources.
• Content & Documentation
  • Develops and maintains local MI response documents in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Applies copyright policy when sharing scientific publications.
• Compliance & Quality
  • Identifies and reports adverse events and product complaints per procedural guidelines.
  • Ensures quality and consistency of MI services, including oversight of MI record documentation.
• Reporting & Insights
  • Provides KPIs and activity metrics from MIRM system for the monthly Quality Committee and other stakeholders.
  • Shares trends and customer insights with the CPO and key internal partners.
• Strategic & Cross-Functional Initiatives
  • Participates in global and local MI projects aligned with strategic plans.
  • Supports initiatives such as product launches and early access programs.
• Training & Development
  • Leads or supports training for new staff, cross-functional colleagues, and vendor teams.
  • Mentors and develops junior MI team members.
• Leadership & Continuous Improvement
  • Leads or co-leads local and global MI initiatives.
  • Promotes operational excellence and fosters strong cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight
  • Lead the French Medical Information (MI) service under delegation from the CPO, maintaining regular updates and reporting challenges or anomalies.
  • Oversee outsourced MI activities and the out-of-hours cover system managed by a third-party vendor.
  • Ensure inspection readiness, support internal audits, and implement process improvements.
  • Lead or contribute to local MI procedural document development and updates.
• Medical Information Delivery
  • Respond to unsolicited medical/scientific inquiries on Gilead products via the MIRM system.
  • Research and collaborate cross-functionally to address complex requests.
  • Create and maintain local MI response documents in compliance with regulations and in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Compliance & Quality
  • Identify and report adverse events, special situations, and product complaints in accordance with procedures.
  • Manage local QA processes, ensuring consistency and quality in MI responses.
  • Apply the Copyright Policy.
• Metrics & Reporting
  • Provide MI activity metrics and KPIs from MIRM system for the CPO and other stakeholders, including during monthly Quality Committee meetings.
  • Communicate trends, customer insights, and data gaps to affiliate stakeholders.
• Training & Development
  • Serve as MI training liaison for new staff and vendors.
  • Mentor and support development of junior MI team members.
• Strategic & Cross-Functional Initiatives
  • Support strategic initiatives such as product launches and early access programs.
  • Drive and execute global MI initiatives to support HCP decision-making and patient care.
  • Participate in global/regional MI forums, projects, and working groups aligned with strategic plans.
  • Promote MI capabilities and influence stakeholders to enhance operational excellence.
  • Build and maintain cross-functional relationships.
• External Engagement
  • Support MI booths at scientific congresses and respond to scientific questions; international travel may be required.
  • Attend relevant sessions at scientific congresses to enhance therapeutic area knowledge.
  • Engage with external MI organizations to stay current on industry trends.

Knowledge and Skills

• Scientific & Regulatory Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of Gilead’s products and therapeutic areas.
  • Advanced understanding of local, regional, and global regulatory and legal requirements for Medical Information (MI) and Medical Affairs activities.
  • Proficient in analysing clinical and scientific data and conducting literature research using scientific databases.

• Communication & Collaboration
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to tailor scientific content for diverse audiences, including patients.
  • Skilled in building and maintaining effective cross-functional and cross-geographical relationships.
  • Advocates for MI at affiliate, regional, and global levels.
• Leadership & Mentorship
  • Demonstrates strategic thinking and leadership capabilities.
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
  • Leads MI and cross-functional training initiatives; ensures MI inclusion in broader medical affairs activities.
  • Capable of leading without direct line management and shows potential for people management roles.
• Operational Excellence
  • Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and drives operational excellence.
  • Reviews metrics to identify data gaps and collaborates on content strategy.
• Professional Attributes
  • Demonstrates Gilead’s core values and Leadership Commitments.
  • High attention to detail and ability to think creatively.
  • Prior experience in MI at affiliate or global level preferred.
  • Previous leadership experience is an advantage.

Education and Experience

• Advanced degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, Life Sciences, or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in Medical Information or a healthcare/clinical setting.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or with a Medical Information vendor required.
• Native French speaker with fluency in English.

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