Director, Medical Sciences (m/f/d) - MS Lead HIV in München

Posted October 2, 2026# Director, Medical Sciences (m/f/d) - MS Lead HIVMunich, GermanyFull timeDirectorGilead Sciences GmbH is the source of truth for this posting and owns the application process. We surface normalized context and market comparison you won't find on the original listing.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****Director, Medical Sciences (m/f/d) - MS Lead HIV****Overview and Key Accountabilities:**The Director Medical Sciences HIV (MS Lead) leads and manages the team of Medical Scientists (MS) HIV. Under the leadership of the Senior Director Medical Affairs HIV (TA Lead) and in collaboration with the Medical Managers the MS Lead co-develops the Therapeutic Area (TA) and Medical Affairs strategy and ensures its execution through the MS team. This requires close national and international collaboration with colleagues from other departments. Key accountabilities include leadership of the HIV MS team in Germany, development of the MS communication and (K)OL engagement strategy, and its implementation based on the HIV Plan of Action (POA). The role is field-based and requires national (including co-visits with MSs) and international travel (including internal meetings and external scientific conferences). It also requires regular presence at the Munich-Martinsried office. The position reports to the Senior Director Medical Affairs HIV (TA Lead).**Specific Responsibilities:****1. The MS Lead provides vision and direction for the MS team**Leads and manages a team of Medical Scientists at a national levelProvides clear strategic guidance for the execution of the MS objectives within the TA strategy, Medical POA and cross-functional projectsEnsures continuous development and training of the team and individual team members based on Gilead ́s MS Competency Model; acts as a coach and mentor for MSsSets clear performance expectations that are aligned with company and department goals; monitors progress and delivers fair and effective performance reviewsEnsures appropriate planning and reporting of MS activitiesPlans and monitors the budget for the MS team/MS activities**2. The MS Lead is a critical contributor to the development and execution of the Medical Affairs TA and product strategy:**Provides strategic input for TA and POA development (medical and cross-functional)Contributes to the execution of the Medical Affairs strategy and POA (including medical communication, (K)OL engagement, insight and evidence generation)Ensures implementation of international Medical Affairs initiatives on a national level through MS teamDirects and oversees planning and execution of MS activities, e.g. advisory boards, medical education programs, data generation, IIRs and Phase IV supportContributes to the overall product strategy by participating in national and international product/brand team(s)Collaborates effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functional areas, e.g. Clinical Research, Marketing and Sales, Market Access, Patient Safety, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Public AffairsMaintains and expands scientific relationship with relevant external stakeholders**3. The MS Lead represents and further advances the Medical Scientist Function:**Reviews, improves, and develops existing and new tools to optimally manage the MS functionStays up to date with MS management approaches in the industry and applies them to the Gilead MS team where appropriate**Essential:**Advanced scientific degree (i.e. MD, PharmD, PhD)At least 5 years pharmaceutical company experience with a minimum of 3 years within Medical AffairsOwn field-based and office-based experienceProven ability to work in a cross-functional matrixProven track record of planning and executing a medical affairs planAbility to embrace Gilead's Leadership Commitments, patient-centric values, including highest ethical and compliance standardsWorks independently with minimal supervisionExcellent organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritizationStrategic and enterprise mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellenceExcellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English**Desirable:**People management experience is a plus (ideally experience in leading field-based teams)In depth scientific and/or clinical knowledge in HIV/Virology/Infectious DiseaseExperience of working in an international environmentEstablished German thought leader network in HIVEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively \"Gilead\" or the \"Company\") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.LocationMunich, Germany## How this role comparesComputed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.### Salary context110 of 229 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 roleSubjectNot listed on this postingLowest disclosed ·$109,500/yr - $208,500/yrHighest disclosed ·$333,300/yr - $450,900/yrPeer group range$159,000 - $392,100 (median $264,000)## How we calculate \"similar\"No black box, no LLM guesswork: a deterministic score built from four normalized attributes. Here's this role's own peer group at different match levels, so you can see the mechanism, not just the result.Director, Medical Affairs - Rare DiseasesRegeneron GmbH · Munich, Germany · DirectorUnmatched or unknown dimensions score exactly the same: `0 points`, never a partial guess. A role we know almost nothing about beyond its function bottoms out at `25%`; it never inflates to 100% just because there's little to compare against. Seniority uses a defined ladder (Associate #J-18808-Ljbffr