About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, Gilead has tackled some of the world's biggest health challenges, including HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer. Through relentless innovation, Gilead develops life-changing therapies that improve lives and ensure global access to cutting-edge treatments. In oncology, Gilead's Kite Pharma subsidiary pioneers cell therapies that transform patient outcomes in haematology and beyond. The company also advances solutions for inflammatory diseases, solidifying its position as a global leader in biopharma. With a mission-driven culture, Gilead fosters collaboration, determination, and bold ambitions, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about scientific discovery and patient impact.

Role Overview

The Cell Therapy Account Manager position at Gilead Sciences in Valencia, Spain, is a pivotal commercial role focused on advancing Kite's innovative cell therapies in the haematology/oncology space. This full-time position involves promoting therapies to healthcare professionals (HCPs) in targeted delivery and referral centres, building strategic relationships, and ensuring seamless patient access. Operating from Valencia, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver key messages, manage complex logistics, and drive account growth. This role demands a blend of commercial expertise, scientific knowledge, and customer-centric support, offering direct impact on life-saving treatments in Spain's dynamic biopharma landscape.

Key Impact Areas

As a Cell Therapy Account Manager, you will navigate complex account environments, educate leaders on Kite products, and coordinate the 'cell journey' for optimal patient outcomes. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity in a fast-paced setting, perfect for high performers with launch experience.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will operate in full compliance with laws, regulations, and policies while executing high-impact activities:

• Promote Gilead therapies to HCPs in targeted delivery and referral centres, ensuring consistent messaging.
• Collaborate with Kite's local cross-functional team to develop key account plans and harmonize interactions.
• Build significant relationships with Therapy Area Experts (TAEs), senior leaders, decision makers, and influencers, providing timely follow-up.
• Meet with centre leaders to educate on and logistically support Kite product use, including qualification, activation, and audits.
• Coordinate the cell journey with cross-functional teams to maximize patient access and delivery success.
• Provide Medical Affairs and Commercial teams with insights from HCP interactions.
• Support professional meetings by staffing exhibits, reporting on sessions, and facilitating TAE meetings.
• Deliver timely feedback on account trends, therapeutic changes, industry issues, and opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements

Gilead seeks candidates with a proven track record in pharmaceutical commercial roles. Key qualifications include:

• Life sciences degree and exceptional organizational, time management, written, verbal, and presentation skills in English.
• Proven high performance in pharma, with launch experience (academic hospitals preferred) and oncology/haematology expertise.
• Strong commercial and scientific acumen to translate complex information into compelling value propositions.
• Experience with products requiring complex delivery, including logistics, in haematology/oncology markets.
• Ability to collaborate across functions (e.g., Business Unit Director, Medical Director, Quality team) and navigate stakeholder needs.
• Demonstrated project management, strategic planning, problem-solving, and conflict resolution in large accounts.
• Initiative, urgency, and hands-on approach in fast-paced environments; some overnight travel required.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.

Benefits & Perks

Gilead Sciences offers a premium compensation package tailored to attract top talent:

• Competitive salary estimated at €90,000–€150,000 annually, based on biopharma sector rates in Valencia with a 5-10% buffer.
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off, family leave, and flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development through training, leadership programs, and tuition assistance.
• Employee stock purchase plans and performance-based incentives.
• Access to global resources and a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Career Growth

At Gilead, every employee is empowered for growth. As a Cell Therapy Account Manager, you will gain exposure to cutting-edge cell therapy innovations, cross-functional leadership, and strategic account management. People Leaders drive culture evolution, offering pathways to senior commercial roles, medical affairs, or global positions. Gilead's commitment to development includes mentorship, skill-building workshops, and opportunities to lead launches. Join a company where ambition meets impact, advancing your career while contributing to therapies in HIV, oncology, and inflammatory diseases.

Why Join Gilead

Gilead stands out for its bold mission and employee-first approach. Work on groundbreaking therapies that address unmet needs in HIV, oncology—including cell therapies via Kite—and inflammatory diseases. Benefit from a supportive environment where inclusion, development, and empowerment are core. In Valencia, enjoy Spain's vibrant biotech hub while making a global difference. Gilead's EEO policy ensures fair practices, recruiting the most qualified talent without discrimination.

Role FAQs

Q: What experience is essential?
A: Proven pharma commercial success, oncology/haematology knowledge, and launch experience.

Q: Is travel required?
A: Yes, some overnight travel for meetings and centres.

Q: What makes this role unique?
A: Focus on complex cell therapy logistics and strategic account planning in a high-growth area.

Q: How does Gilead support career progression?
A: Through leadership training, cross-functional exposure, and global opportunities.

Q: Is English proficiency mandatory?
A: Yes, outstanding skills in English are required for presentations and collaboration.