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Julian Cole

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Country Medical Director (Executive Director) at Gilead Sciences
📍 United Kingdom

Julian Cole is the Country Medical Director for the UK and Ireland at Gilead Sciences, bringing a wealth of experience from his time as a physician in the NHS. Educated at Oxford University and Kings College, his career includes leadership in oncology at Roche before his current executive role.

He is passionate about public health, strongly advocating for messages that reduce stigma, such as U=U in the context of HIV. He actively participates in public discourse on important healthcare topics, demonstrating a commitment to improving patient outcomes and fostering a positive work environment for his colleagues.

He was an invited speaker at the Health Service Journals inaugural conference on health inequalities.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Country Medical Director (Executive Director)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Julian shows up

Status Quo Seeker
Unexpressive
Overcautious

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Priorities

Topics Julian cares about

Health Inequalities
He was a featured speaker at the Health Service Journal's conference, discussing leadership on how to address health inequalities in the UK.
Oncology Development
Previously Head of Medical Affairs in Oncology at Roche, he is now actively involved in growing the oncology team at Gilead Sciences.
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Career

Work history

7-2021
Country Medical Director (Executive Director)
Gilead Sciences
4-2016
Medical Director
Gilead Sciences
2-2014 - 4-2016
Associate Director of Medical Affairs
Gilead Sciences
2007 - 1-2014
Head of Medical Affairs (Oncology)
Roche
2004 - 2006
Medical Director
Zeneus Pharma
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1984 - 1990
MA MB BS
St Edmund Hall, Oxford and King's College Hospital School of Medicine and Dentistry
1976 - 1983
Education details unavailable
Monmouth School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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