Gilead Sciences Pty Limited Posted June 25, 2026

Sr Manager, Medical Affairs

Melbourne, Australia Full time
Medical Affairs Manager

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About this opportunity

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

Snr Mgr Medical

Gilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercialises innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. Our heritage of science and innovation and the curiosity and passion of everyone who works here has enabled us to provide medicines that help transform standards of care for more than 30 years. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include liver diseases, infectious diseases, inflammatory diseases and cancer.

In the context of new pipeline opportunities in HIV as well as a portfolio of hospital anti-infective products, we are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional with experience across multiple brands and areas in the pre-launch and post-launch settings.

About the role:

The Senior Medical Manager will focus on developing and executing the medical strategy for HIV in Australia and will be a well-organised and insight-driven results-oriented person.

This role requires close collaboration with national and international colleagues from within Medical Affairs and the extended cross-functional team. This role involves targeted field engagement and works primarily with HCPs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Develop and execute Medical Affairs activities and scientific projects based on the medical strategy and Plan of Action, in close collaboration with other cross-functional team members.

Develop effective working relationships as the medical expert with cross functional teams.

Develop and conduct insight-driven medical education and communication activities in accordance with identified learning needs, including digital, face-to-face, and print.

Provide strategic support for local Medical Affairs publication planning.

Provide medical leadership to plan and execute Medical Affairs Advisory Programs and provide support as needed to cross-functional HCP advisory boards.

Present scientific and clinical data in a variety of different settings to support the safe and effective use of Gilead products.

Lead the medical and scientific review of local promotional materials.

Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with Gilead personnel in European affiliates, Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Public and Government Affairs.

Partner with the clinical operations team to provide scientific support to trial sites and ensure sharing of insights.

Serve as internal scientific expert in the therapy area, healthcare landscape, and data on Gilead and competitor medicines.

Represent Gilead with the external multidisciplinary scientific and HCP community.

Develop above-country networks to ensure sharing of key insights, ideas and resources.

Identification of actionable insights from external stakeholders including advisory boards and market research.

Knowledge and Skills:

Advanced scientific or clinical degree

Minimum 5 years experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred

Deep understanding of complex HIV ecosystems

Experience in pre-launch and post-launch settings; HIV knowledge preferred

Demonstrated understanding of patient journeys

Established relationships with HIV networks desired

Strong Medical Affairs acumen

Strategic thinking and ecosystem shaping capability

Leadership in matrix teams

Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills

Ability to work autonomously

Adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Gilead Leadership Commitments:

I Am Bold, I Care, I Listen, I Trust, I Own

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Gilead Sciences is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 218 comparable Manager Medical Affairs roles across 69 biopharma companies.

218Comparable roles tracked
175Currently active
69Companies hiring similar roles
37Countries represented

Salary context

31 of 218 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Sr. Manager PSL&D Business Operations Lead · Pfizer $116,000/yr – $193,400/yr
Peer group range $154,700 – $258,000 (median $197,850)

Where these roles are based

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United States44
Japan31
Germany22
India20
China19
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Seniority mix

218 of 218 peers have a known seniority level

Manager124
Associate55
Associate Director39

Therapeutic area mix

75 of 218 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology29
Immunology15
Cardiovascular / CVRM9
Vaccines & Infectious Disease6
Neuroscience5
Dermatology & Aesthetics4
Gastroenterology2
Rare Disease2
Respiratory2
Ophthalmology1

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