Assoc Director, R&D Quality at Gilead Sciences

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to work with little to no immediate supervision
  • Expertise in evaluating new tools as fit for purpose
  • Experience coordinating and reviewing the work of others
  • Skills in managing and/or leading audits or projects involving multiple sites or therapeutic areas
  • Ability to direct others in the oversight of activities performed by contract auditors
  • Capability to establish relationships and agreements with contract auditors
  • Proficiency in evaluating departmental and business area SOPs for fit for purpose and regulatory compliance
  • Knowledge to ensure adherence to departmental standards across sites
  • Experience leading intra- or interdepartmental teams for operational purposes (e.g., regulatory changes, continuous improvement)
  • Ability to assist in readiness for and coordination of responses to regulatory agency inspections
  • Skills in developing and presenting training using standard modules and on special topics
  • Capability to ensure appropriate content of training modules
  • Ability to initiate operational change and communicate it positively
  • Strong planning skills, considering multiple factors, anticipating work, and prioritizing to meet tight timelines
  • Experience directing others in prioritizing their work
  • Ability to define systems or processes to ensure high compliance standards
  • Skills in checking perspectives of others and adapting communication approaches
  • Ability to build positive support for positions outside formal meetings
  • Proficiency in determining efficient and appropriate communication methods in various situations
  • Understanding of the impact of actions/decisions (incomplete in JD but implied)

Responsibilities

  • Foster a commitment to quality in individuals and a culture of quality within the organization
  • Manage and/or lead various types of audits or projects involving multiple sites or therapeutic areas (area limited to Clinical Compliance, Laboratory Compliance, or Electronic Systems Compliance)
  • Direct others in the oversight of activities performed by contract auditors
  • Establish relationships and agreements with contract auditors
  • Evaluate departmental and business area SOPs for fit for purpose and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Ensure adherence to departmental standards across sites
  • Lead intra- or interdepartmental teams of an operational nature (e.g., preparing for minor regulatory changes, continuous improvement initiatives) for input and information dissemination
  • Assist in readiness for regulatory agency inspections and coordinate responses to findings
  • Develop and present training using standard modules and on special topics
  • Ensure appropriate content of training modules
  • Initiate operational change where required and communicate it positively
  • Plan, anticipate, and prioritize work to meet tight timelines, directing others in prioritization
  • Define systems or processes to consistently ensure high compliance standards

Skills

Quality Assurance
R&D Quality
Regulatory Compliance
Leadership
Team Development
Pharmaceutical Quality

Gilead Sciences

Develops and commercializes biopharmaceuticals

About Gilead Sciences

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.

Foster City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1987Year Founded
$15,873.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid family time off and paid parental time off
Generous 401(k) contribution matching
Comprehensive medical plans that cover both physical and mental healthcare
Global Wellbeing Reimbursement
Time Off
Global Volunteer Day
Giving Together Program
Employee Support Programs
Flexible Work Options

Risks

Increased competition in HIV treatment from ViiV Healthcare's expanding drug portfolio.
Regulatory scrutiny over drug pricing could impact Gilead's U.S. market operations.
Patent expirations, like Truvada's, lead to increased generic competition and revenue loss.

Differentiation

Gilead's lenacapavir is recognized as the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year for HIV care.
Partnerships with LEO Pharma and Tubulis enhance Gilead's focus on inflammatory and cancer therapies.
Gilead's commitment to health equity initiatives like COMPASS and HepConnect sets it apart.

Upsides

Gilead's strategic partnerships expand its reach in inflammatory and oncology drug markets.
Investment in digital health technologies enhances Gilead's R&D and patient engagement.
Focus on sustainability improves Gilead's operational efficiency and corporate reputation.

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