Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Director, R&D Quality Business Partners
Gilead Sciences, Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Director, R&D Quality Business PartnersLocations: United States - California - Los Angeles, United States – Remote
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Vor 3 Tagen
Time left to apply: Enddatum: 20. November 2024
Job Description
You 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 (GxP). You will educate assigned groups on Gilead quality policy and procedural standards, GxP regulations, and other requirements. You will provide expert advice on GxP risk minimization and mitigation. You will help business and vendor partners understand potential impacts of risk and alternatives to best address risk. You will also provide leadership support in escalating quality risks or issues. You will participate in and/or lead Quality forums, cross-functional teams and/or projects. You will act as the central point of contact for QMS-related communications to assigned groups; consolidating and channeling just-in-time information and resources to assist assigned groups. You will collaborate with other R&D Quality and Medical Governance groups to ensure just-in-time support and resources to assigned groups, including data, reporting, training, audit, inspection, risk assessment, and deviation/CAPA management support. You may represent Gilead in regulatory inspections. Where applicable, you will play a lead role in R&D vendor selection, onboarding, relationship management, and governance. You may lead special projects that advance the capabilities of multiple team members across R&D Quality Business Partners.
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.
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 and Medical Governance 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.
Fosters a commitment to quality in individuals and a culture of quality across Gilead R&D and with R&D vendors.
Provides matrix management and leadership to project teams.
Provides accurate and thorough input and recommendations into resource plans required to complete team deliverables. Tracks resources to ensure compliance with agreed resource allocation, including budgets.
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 & Experience
PharmD/PhD with 8+ years’ experience.
MA/MS/MBA with 10+ years’ relevant experience.
BA/BS with 12+ years’ relevant experience.
Extensive 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.
Extensive experience participating in cross-functional projects and teams with responsibilities related to clinical trials or other drug development activities.
Proven track record of effective people leadership and management, as evidenced through past effectiveness with employee engagement, development and retention either with direct reports or through matrix leadership responsibilities.
Experience working with total quality management methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma, is preferred.
Proven track record of successfully managing large scale, complex, time-sensitive projects.
Rest of World Education & Experience
BA/BS or advanced degree in life sciences or related field with extensive experience in the biopharma industry, including extensive experience working in quality, compliance or a related field.
Knowledge & Other Requirements
Expert knowledge of the drug development process and GxP, including worldwide regulations and their application to cross-functional drug development.
Expert knowledge of all key functions involved in the various stages of drug development from early research through post-marketing.
Thorough 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).
Proven abilities to assume increasing scope and complexity, as evidenced by past successes with team and project leadership, strategic cross-functional partnering, and key contributions to strategy, operational and infrastructure development.
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. Demonstrable abilities to effectively communicate project direction and status to varying organizational levels, including leadership teams, executives and steering committees.
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Strong coaching capabilities to mentor/develop staff.
When needed, ability to travel.
The salary range for this position is: $187,000.00 - $242,000.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
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.
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Time type: Full time
Posted on: Vor 3 Tagen
Time left to apply: Enddatum: 20. November 2024
Job Description
You 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 (GxP). You will educate assigned groups on Gilead quality policy and procedural standards, GxP regulations, and other requirements. You will provide expert advice on GxP risk minimization and mitigation. You will help business and vendor partners understand potential impacts of risk and alternatives to best address risk. You will also provide leadership support in escalating quality risks or issues. You will participate in and/or lead Quality forums, cross-functional teams and/or projects. You will act as the central point of contact for QMS-related communications to assigned groups; consolidating and channeling just-in-time information and resources to assist assigned groups. You will collaborate with other R&D Quality and Medical Governance groups to ensure just-in-time support and resources to assigned groups, including data, reporting, training, audit, inspection, risk assessment, and deviation/CAPA management support. You may represent Gilead in regulatory inspections. Where applicable, you will play a lead role in R&D vendor selection, onboarding, relationship management, and governance. You may lead special projects that advance the capabilities of multiple team members across R&D Quality Business Partners.
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.
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 and Medical Governance 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.
Fosters a commitment to quality in individuals and a culture of quality across Gilead R&D and with R&D vendors.
Provides matrix management and leadership to project teams.
Provides accurate and thorough input and recommendations into resource plans required to complete team deliverables. Tracks resources to ensure compliance with agreed resource allocation, including budgets.
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 & Experience
PharmD/PhD with 8+ years’ experience.
MA/MS/MBA with 10+ years’ relevant experience.
BA/BS with 12+ years’ relevant experience.
Extensive 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.
Extensive experience participating in cross-functional projects and teams with responsibilities related to clinical trials or other drug development activities.
Proven track record of effective people leadership and management, as evidenced through past effectiveness with employee engagement, development and retention either with direct reports or through matrix leadership responsibilities.
Experience working with total quality management methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma, is preferred.
Proven track record of successfully managing large scale, complex, time-sensitive projects.
Rest of World Education & Experience
BA/BS or advanced degree in life sciences or related field with extensive experience in the biopharma industry, including extensive experience working in quality, compliance or a related field.
Knowledge & Other Requirements
Expert knowledge of the drug development process and GxP, including worldwide regulations and their application to cross-functional drug development.
Expert knowledge of all key functions involved in the various stages of drug development from early research through post-marketing.
Thorough 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).
Proven abilities to assume increasing scope and complexity, as evidenced by past successes with team and project leadership, strategic cross-functional partnering, and key contributions to strategy, operational and infrastructure development.
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. Demonstrable abilities to effectively communicate project direction and status to varying organizational levels, including leadership teams, executives and steering committees.
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Strong coaching capabilities to mentor/develop staff.
When needed, ability to travel.
The salary range for this position is: $187,000.00 - $242,000.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
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.
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