About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to creating a healthier world for all people. For over 35 years, Gilead has pioneered breakthroughs in treating some of the world's most challenging diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer. Our relentless pursuit of innovation has led to life-changing therapies that improve patient outcomes and ensure global access to cutting-edge treatments. Beyond our core areas, Gilead is expanding into oncology and inflammatory diseases, pushing the boundaries of science to address unmet medical needs. With a mission-driven culture, we foster collaboration, determination, and bold ambition, making every team member integral to our success.

Role Overview

The Senior Therapeutic Specialist position at Gilead Sciences in Brussels, Belgium, offers an exciting opportunity to join the Commercial Team. You will be responsible for driving the launches and growth of Gilead’s market-leading Liver portfolio across Brussels, Wallonia, and Luxembourg. This role demands a blend of strategic sales expertise, deep therapeutic knowledge, and relationship-building prowess in a highly competitive pharmaceutical landscape. As an individual contributor, you will represent Gilead’s innovative products, engage key opinion leaders (KOLs), and leverage omnichannel strategies to promote appropriate use of therapies. This is a full-time role ideal for ambitious professionals passionate about impacting patient lives through advanced biopharmaceutical solutions.

Key Impact Areas

In this position, you will navigate complex specialist disease areas, particularly liver diseases, while aligning with Gilead’s overarching goals in HIV, oncology, and inflammatory diseases. Your work will directly contribute to expanding access to therapies that transform lives.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Therapeutic Specialist, your core duties include:

• Driving the successful launches and sustained growth of Gilead’s Liver portfolio within your assigned territory of Brussels, Wallonia, and Luxembourg.
• Representing Gilead’s products and services to a targeted customer base of healthcare professionals in a specific geographic area.
• Leveraging in-depth product knowledge and therapeutic expertise to promote the appropriate utilization of Gilead therapies.
• Developing comprehensive business and account plans for your territory, setting targets, and outlining actions to meet performance goals.
• Achieving coverage and frequency targets while consistently meeting or exceeding sales objectives.
• Monitoring performance metrics, initiating action plans, and representing Gilead at national and international professional events in compliance with local regulations.
• Building and nurturing relationships with key customers, accounts, and KOLs through innovative omnichannel communication strategies.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, Medical Affairs, External Affairs, and Business Analytics teams on account-specific projects.
• Identifying issues and opportunities, providing proactive recommendations to management, and completing administrative tasks such as call reporting and expense management efficiently.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel in this role, candidates typically require:

• A degree in Life Sciences or a related field, coupled with extensive relevant selling experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, preferably in Hospital Specialty Care.
• Prior experience in the Liver domain is highly advantageous, along with a strong track record of success in highly complex, competitive specialist disease areas.
• Impeccable selling skills, balanced communication, and proven expertise in interpersonal relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation.
• Self-motivation, autonomy, and the ability to thrive in ambiguous, competitive environments with solid analytical skills for problem-solving and strategic recommendations.
• Comfort with cross-functional teamwork, digital channels including AI tools, and omnichannel approaches beyond face-to-face interactions.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written French, with good proficiency in English.
• Behaviors such as resilience, business acumen, curiosity, learning agility, and operational excellence are essential.

Candidates must comply with all regulatory agencies, regional, and federal laws, maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

Benefits & Perks

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

• Competitive salary estimated between €90,000 and €150,000 annually, based on biopharmaceutical sector rates in Belgium with a buffer for performance upside.
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses tied to territory achievements.
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs supporting work-life balance.
• Professional development resources, including training in AI, omnichannel strategies, and leadership programs.
• Opportunities for global mobility and exposure to Gilead’s diverse portfolio in HIV, oncology, and inflammatory diseases.
• A collaborative culture with inclusive leadership, empowering every employee to grow and innovate.

Career Growth

At Gilead, career progression is a cornerstone of our people-first approach. As a Senior Therapeutic Specialist, you’ll gain hands-on experience in high-stakes commercial operations, positioning you for advancement into leadership roles within sales, marketing, or medical affairs. Our commitment to developing great leaders ensures you receive mentorship, training, and exposure to cross-functional projects. With Gilead’s expansion in oncology and inflammatory diseases, ambitious professionals can seize opportunities to shape the future of biopharma.

Why Join Gilead

Joining Gilead means becoming part of a team that’s relentlessly advancing therapies for HIV, viral hepatitis, cancer, oncology, and inflammatory diseases. Our Brussels team plays a pivotal role in Europe, where you’ll contribute to market-leading Liver portfolio growth while embodying our values of collaboration and impact. In a premium, mission-driven environment, you’ll work with passionate colleagues, leverage cutting-edge tools like AI and omnichannel, and make a tangible difference in patients’ lives. Gilead invests in your success, offering stability, innovation, and a platform to fulfill your ambitions.

Role FAQs

Q: What is the primary focus of this role?
A: Driving growth for Gilead’s Liver portfolio in Brussels, Wallonia, and Luxembourg through sales, KOL engagement, and strategic planning.

Q: Is prior Liver experience required?
A: It’s an asset but not mandatory; a strong track record in complex specialist sales is essential.

Q: What language skills are needed?
A: Excellent French (spoken and written) and good English proficiency.

Q: How does this role incorporate digital tools?
A: Heavy emphasis on omnichannel communication, including digital channels and AI, alongside face-to-face interactions.

Q: What are the salary expectations?
A: Estimated €90,000–€150,000 yearly, with incentives based on performance.

Q: Is this a leadership position?
A: It’s an individual contributor role with potential for future people leadership development.