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Executive Director Quality Development and Commercial QA

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Foster City
Salary
See job description.
Closing date
May 11, 2021

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Discipline
Other, Manufacturing/QA/QC
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
President/CEO/Director/VP
Organization Type
All Industry, Pharma


Executive Director Quality Development and Commercial QA
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gileads therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the companys five core values. Thats because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible


Executive Director Quality - Development and Commercial QA

Quality Assurance professional with key leadership responsibilities in managing Development and Commercial Quality Assurance (DCQA) activities within Gilead's Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing organization. The role leads, in a matrix organization, multiple teams supporting API, Oral Solid Dose, Parenteral and Medical Device products in various clinical phases as well as commercial. Accountable for implementing quality standards and practices within a multinational organization, providing direct quality management oversight of global third party contract manufacturers/labs/packagers. Demonstrated success in leading and developing teams is critical to the success of this role.

Responsibilities include:

  • Accountable for tactical and strategic operations of the DCQA team with responsibility for performance evaluations, staff development and training,

    establishing/maintaining collaborative working relationships with CxO sites

  • Fosters an effective working relationship with all internal team members and external partners.

  • Develops, establishes and maintains quality assurance programs and systems, policies, processes, procedures and controls ensuring that performance and quality of drug products conform to established standards and regulatory agency requirements.

  • Reviews and approves regulatory documents, specifications, SOPs/QAGs/APQRs and provides expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines and internal policies to assure continued compliance.

  • Hosts internal audits by license partners and leads preparations for and participates in local regulatory authority inspections.

    - Represents Gilead, as required, to authorities and regulatory inspectorates during CxO inspections. Assists in CxO inspection readiness preparations.

  • Key strategic member of Quality Leadership team in continually assessing quality systems, providing guidance and direction for improvement

    and implementation of efficiencies.

  • Directs and manages the implementation of key development and commercial quality programs/initiatives; determines measures for success (metrics); and acts as an escalation contact for complex and high impact quality issues, concerns and decisions.

  • Works collaboratively with commercial and development product manufacturing teams, business partners and CxOs.

  • Point of contact for cross-functional integration of inputs and ideas, collaborating globally to solve problems.

  • Champions Quality Risk Management, identifying key risks impacting commercial products for input into the global risk register.

  • Leads, collaborates, engages team members within DCQA and across the Gilead network to ensure Quality product is delivered to our patients in a timely, efficient and effective manner.

    - Governance team member for CPV, PDM Analytics, etc.

  • Provides leadership and operational excellence to enable the Quality function to work effectively in a development and commercial environment, including the appropriate allocation of resources.

  • Leads/coordinates investigations, and the development and implementation of corrective and preventative action (CAPA) recommendations related to distribution activities.

    Knowledge & Skills:

  • Demonstrates experience and ability to inspire and lead, manage and develop staff.

    - Demonstrates in-depth understanding and application of GMP principles, concepts, best practices and standards in the US and internationally, as appropriate to the product life cycle phase.

  • Ability to develop and improve complex concepts, techniques, and standards and new applications based on quality principles and theories.

  • Demonstrates strong knowledge of aseptic processing, solid dose and general pharmaceutical manufacturing.

  • Ability to develop solutions to complex problems, which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovativeness, and where precedent may not exist.

  • Demonstrates extensive knowledge of industry best practices and trends.

  • Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Confident and effective interacting with regulatory agencies/inspectors as needed and possesses the ability to represent Gilead in public forums.

  • Strong collaborator across the organization and at all levels.

  • Experienced auditor with demonstrated acumen in resolving challenging audit situations.

    Typical Education & Experience:

  • 15+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in science or related

    fields.

  • OR 10+ years of relevant experience and an advanced science degree such as MS, MD, PharmD, PhD or an advanced business degree such as an MBA.

  • Prior people management experience.

  • Deep knowledge and experience in quality assurance in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

  • Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical experience preferred.

  • Broad experience across QA functional areas such as CMO QA, Validation, Drug development experience and/or Pharmacovigilance and understanding of Parenteral, Solid Dose, API and Medical Device (Combination Products) operations is beneficial.

    For jobs in the United States:

    As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

    For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the EEO is the Law' poster.

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    Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

    Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

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