Associate Director, Market Access Training

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Job Description
 

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a Associate Director, Market Access Training at Gilead you will ...

As Associate Director, Market Access Training, you’ll report to the Senior Director of Commercial Learning and Development. You’ll lead the design, implementation, and sustainment of training programs for our Market Access business unit, focusing on Oncology and Liver teams. Your work will prepare and execute future launch training aligned with market access and reimbursement strategy. This role evolves with our business needs and offers flexibility—remote work with travel (25–30%) or headquarters-based with less travel (10-15%).

Key responsibilities:

·  Lead Training Initiatives: Design, deliver, and implement engaging training for market access field and internal teams, including new hire programs.

·  Drive Launch Success: Plan and execute training for Oncology and Liver product launches.

·  Support New Talent: Enhance onboarding and continuous learning for new hires and transfers.

·  Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with Medical Affairs, Market Access Strategy, Field Teams, Therapeutic Area Training, and Compliance/Legal to ensure accuracy and alignment.

·  Innovate Learning: Partner with vendors and experts to create curricula using adult learning principles and innovative tools, including AI-driven technologies.

·  Measure Impact: Monitor training effectiveness and adapt programs to meet evolving business needs.

·  Manage Resources: Oversee training budgets and ensure alignment with key initiatives.

·  Foster Collaboration: Coordinate project timelines, drive stakeholder engagement, and build consensus across teams

 

Basic Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree with 10+ years of related experience in training and sales management, including 3+ years of Field Sales management experience, and 2+ years of experience in commercial training or health education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years in market access (access, reimbursement, or distribution)

• 4+ years in training and development; launch training in biotech/pharma preferred

• Deep understanding of Oncology and Liver/Rare Disease

• Experience as Regional Trainer, Commercial Learning & Development, or similar

• Strong communication, facilitation, and instructional design skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot)

• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple projects and vendors

• Skilled in building consensus and leading collaboration

• Strong problem solving, decision making and analytical skills

• Experience with AI-driven learning tools

• Ability to foster an inclusive, learning-focused culture aligned with Gilead’s values.

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: $177,905.00 - $230,230.00. 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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