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 life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, oncology, and inflammatory diseases. Our relentless drive has delivered innovative therapies that improve lives and expand access worldwide. From groundbreaking HIV treatments like Biktarvy to oncology advancements with Yescarta and Trodelvy, and solutions for inflammatory conditions, Gilead's portfolio transforms patient outcomes. Headquartered in the U.S. with a global presence, we foster collaboration, determination, and bold ambition. Joining Gilead means contributing to scientific innovations that address the world's biggest health challenges.

Role Overview

The Therapeutic Specialist I position at Gilead Sciences in Xi'an, China, is a dynamic sales role focused on driving commercial success in the biopharmaceutical sector. This entry-to-mid-level position requires achieving sales targets, building key relationships, and contributing to regional strategies. You'll represent Gilead's portfolio in critical therapeutic areas, ensuring healthcare professionals understand the value of our therapies. With a blend of field-based activities and cross-functional collaboration, this role offers direct impact on market access and patient care in China. Ideal for ambitious professionals with pharma sales experience, it's a gateway to leadership in a premium biopharma environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Therapeutic Specialist I, your core duties include:

• Responsible for achieving coverage and frequency targets while consistently meeting sales goals in your assigned territory.
• Contribute to regional training programs, developing essential skills among team members.
• Initiate and monitor systems for sales progress and action plans, regularly measuring success and providing performance feedback.
• Manage territory budgets for customer contacts, speaker events, and external expenditures.
• Collaborate with Medical Science Liaisons, National Account Managers, Marketing, and other teams on cross-functional projects.
• Represent Gilead at professional events, promote products, and ensure compliance with all commercial policies, federal laws, and industry guidelines like PhRMA and Anti-Kickback statutes.
• Collect market dynamics on competitors, products, customers, and reimbursement, feeding insights back to management.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates need:

• A BA or BS degree, with at least 1 year of relevant selling experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry; prior experience in HIV, oncology, or inflammatory diseases is highly desired.
• Proven expertise in interpersonal skills, relationship-building, influencing, and negotiating.
• Working knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas, industry trends, and competitor practices, including pros and cons of product protocols like cost, efficacy, dosing, and duration.
• Solid analytical abilities to identify complex issues and provide recommendations.
• Strong cross-functional teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent stress resilience, integrity, diligence, innovation, and alignment with Gilead's values.
• Foreign enterprise experience preferred, with proficiency in academic promotion and compliance.

Benefits & Perks

Gilead Sciences offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal life:

• Competitive salary estimated at $90,000-$150,000 USD annually, adjusted for China market rates with performance incentives.
• Health insurance, retirement plans, and family benefits tailored for China employees.
• Professional development opportunities, including leadership training and regional workshops.
• Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance.
• Access to Gilead's global resources, cutting-edge therapies, and collaborative culture.
• Inclusive environment with focus on diversity, equity, and employee empowerment.

Career Growth

Gilead invests in your future as a cornerstone of our people-first culture. Therapeutic Specialists often advance to senior roles, territory management, or cross-functional leadership. With mentorship from experienced leaders, you'll gain skills in strategic planning, market analysis, and high-impact sales. Our commitment to evolving culture ensures every employee feels included, developed, and empowered. Many start here and progress to national or global positions, contributing to Gilead's mission in HIV, oncology, and beyond.

Why Join Gilead

Joining Gilead in Xi'an means being part of a team that's changing lives through science. You'll work on therapies combating HIV, advancing oncology treatments like cell therapies, and addressing inflammatory diseases with novel mechanisms. Our Xi'an team builds academic influence, drives project execution, and shapes China's biopharma landscape. With a supportive culture emphasizing integrity, innovation, and collaboration, you'll thrive in a premium environment. Help us create possible—together.

Role FAQs

What is the experience level required?

Minimum 1 year in pharma sales; therapeutic area experience preferred.

Is travel involved?

Yes, field-based role with territory coverage in Xi'an and surrounding areas.

What therapeutic areas does it cover?

Focus on Gilead's key areas like HIV, viral hepatitis, oncology, and inflammatory diseases.

How does Gilead support compliance?

Strict adherence to global policies, PhRMA code, and local regulations.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, full-time employment with Gilead Sciences.