Director of Quality Assurance
BestowFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should possess 10+ years of relevant experience in a GMP environment related field, holding either a Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field, or an 8+ year experience with a Master’s degree in science or a related field. They must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), QA principles, concepts, industry practices, and standards, along with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Experience as an effective people leader, driving high performance, developing talent, and resolving issues is also required, alongside some knowledge of Six Sigma tools and quality improvement approaches.
The Assoc Director, Quality Assurance will manage QA personnel responsible for batch review and lot disposition activities, including organizing and prioritizing group tasks, performing training, and writing performance reviews. They will perform a wide variety of activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). This role involves acting as an initial point of business escalation and providing guidance to staff, participating in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring the quality of products conform to established standards and agency guidelines, and working directly with operating entities to ensure inspections, audits, and statistical process control analyses are conducted. The position also requires interfacing with contract manufacturers to address performance or compliance issues, writing and/or implementing changes to controlled documents, and potentially specializing in transferring and driving quality initiatives across CMO organizations.
Develops and commercializes biopharmaceuticals
Gilead Sciences focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines for various medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular issues. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new therapies, which are then marketed to healthcare providers, hospitals, and pharmacies after receiving regulatory approval. Gilead differentiates itself from competitors through its strong commitment to R&D and strategic partnerships, such as with SAP Ariba, to enhance its operations and product offerings. The company's goal is to improve health equity and access to care globally, working with communities to ensure that its medicines reach those in need.