Design and implement the Q uality S trategy for Oncology, Virology and Inflammation therapeutic areas across the development lifecycle.
Lead and direct Q uality assess ment s across the early and late phase portfolio, conducting comprehensive evaluations that identify risks, assess overall quality health , and guide prioritization of mitigation and improvement efforts .
Lead the analysis and interpretation of Q uality data for the presentation and reporting to functional and executive leadership.
Lead and supervise the management of critical and/or complex quality events as well as the assessment of serious breaches .
Ensure the development of robust, comprehensive action plans that proactively address Quality and compliance risks .
L ead Quality activities to support product submissions and responses to Health Authorities .
E stablish strong partnership with key functional leaders, including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Operations, Safety and Clinical Data Sciences.
Generate clear and actionable insights that strengthen the Audit and Inspection Management programs, ensuing oversight activities are focused where they matter most .
Dr ive implementation of Quality by Design principles in therapeutic area development programs.
Collaborate with cross function therapeutic area leadership, in particular Regulatory , Safety, Clinical Development and Clinical Operations.
Drive risk-based decision making by delivering clear, insightful rationale that reflect sound judgement and deep Q uality expertise .
Participate/provide expertise in in licensing and collaboration activities as applicable .
Support management of internal inspection preparation activities and overall readiness throughout program life cycle for Gilead study teams .
Ide n tify and drive continuous quality process improvements through assessment of audit, inspection and quality event outcomes and identification of trends from internal deviations.
Provide guidance and training on relevant GxP regulations and guidelines to cross-functional business partners.
Serve as an expert and provide guidance on and interpretation of global GC P regulations and Gilead standards for internal stakeholders .
Interface with key external Quality
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Health insurance
Additional Information
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Job Description
Job: Senior Director Therapeutic Area (TA) Lead R&D Portfoli o Quality
Would you like to play a crucial role in developing life-saving therapies? Are you excited to use your scientific insight to partner with internal teams , and external partners as we strive to cure unmet medical needs? We are seeking a leader with bold, forward-looking mindset, someone who brings expert therapeutic area knowledge, a command of global regulatory expectations, and a mastery in applying quality risk management principles to complex development programs .
As the Senior Director , Therapeutic Area Lead you will drive the strategy for a global team that provide s GCP quality oversight for early and late phase Oncolog y, Virology and Inflammation therapeutic area products in the Gilead R&D portfolio .
By serving as trusted business partners, you and your team will collaborate closely with R&D functions to apply deep GCP expertise and a proactive, risk ‑ based mindset that accelerates confident decision ‑ making . In this role, you will be a key contributor to the R&D Quality Extended Leadership Team, championing a strong culture of Quality and elevating excellence across Gilead's development
You will join a dynamic, global R&D Quality organization dedicated to partnership, innovation, and the belief that Quality is not just a discipline, but in fact a strategic advantage that strengthens every study, every decision, and every outcome. Together, we drive a culture where Quality empowers progress and ensures we deliver for the patients we serve.
Gilead Sciences · - California - Foster City