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Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Associate Director, R&D Quality Business Partner

Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, California, United States, 94420


Associate Director, R&D Quality Business Partner

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.Job DescriptionYou will act as the R&D Quality Business Partner to assigned groups, such as Gilead R&D functions or vendors supporting Gilead R&D. You will provide strategic, expert advice and consultation on R&D quality, risk and continuous improvement with impact across cross-functional Good Practices. You will educate assigned groups on Gilead quality policy and procedural standards, GxP regulations and other requirements.EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:Serves as the Quality Business Partner lead for assigned Gilead R&D functions, programs and/or vendors. Handles multiple projects simultaneously and ensures overall and timely completion of tasks.Works closely with business and/or vendor teams to provide expert quality information, manage identified issues, and support continuous improvement.Acts as Subject Matter Expert performing global risk assessment for all activities performed by assigned functions, vendors or relevant to assigned R&D programs.Collaborates with the Audit, Inspection and CAPA Management Team within R&D Quality & Medical Governance on all internal quality audits, regulatory agency inspections, risk assessment, deviations and CAPA activities.Assists in readiness preparation, and/or directly supports regulatory agency inspection. Assists in coordination of responses to any findings.Supports deviation identification, reporting, and CAPA development.Lead company integration related activities for GCLP/GLP and related vendors.Leads intra/inter-departmental teams that support operations (e.g., evaluation of new regulations and potential implications for Gilead R&D and/or R&D vendors).Evaluates, writes and/or reviews standard operating procedures, and performs other activities in support of an integrated cross-functional QMS.Collaborates with other R&D Quality teams to ensure assigned functions, programs or vendors have timely and robust support for quality data/analytics and reporting, quality documentation and training, quality technology and systems validation, and other related activities.Provides matrix management and leadership to project teams.Fosters a commitment to quality in individuals and a culture of quality across Gilead R&D and with R&D vendors.Ensures own work complies with established practices, policies and processes, and any regulatory or other requirements.REQUIREMENTS:We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Please see the following for the qualifications and skills we seek for this role.U.S. Education & ExperiencePharmD/PhD with 2+ years’ experience.MA/MS/MBA with 8+ years’ relevant experience.BA/BS with 10+ years’ relevant experience.Significant experience advising business functions in the biopharma industry on quality and compliance requirements, evolving regulations, risk minimization and mitigation, and continuous improvement.Experience working across a broad spectrum of quality and/or compliance activities, including authoring and reviewing SOPs, conducting internal auditing, supporting regulatory inspections, developing and managing CAPAs and deviations, and training others on quality and/or compliance requirements.Significant experience participating in cross-functional projects and teams with responsibilities related to clinical trials, pharmacovigilance or other drug development activities.Experience working with total quality management methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma, is preferred.Knowledge & Other RequirementsThorough knowledge of standards, systems, policies and procedures that enable QMS operations and compliance within the biopharma industry, including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP), Good Pharmacovigilance (GVP) and Electronic Systems Compliance (ESC).Thorough knowledge of the drug development process, including all key functions involved in the various stages of drug development from early research through post-marketing.Demonstrates advanced business knowledge and analytical skills, as evidenced by strengths in assessing complex systems and data and understanding the quality and compliance implications.Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence programs, projects and/or initiatives.Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of team dynamics.Strong communication and organizational skills.Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.When needed, ability to travel.

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