Associate Director, Process Technologies and Development

Gilead

  • Foster City, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 hours ago
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 DescriptionAssociate Director, Process Technologies and DevelopmentGilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.Qualified candidates will be part of the process technologies and development group, acting as an interface between formulation scientists and manufacturing operations. The individual will lead the development of processes for both small molecule and large molecule (biologics) parenterals. We are seeking a creative, highly motivated, detail oriented individual to contribute in a cross-functional team setting. The candidate must demonstrate independent critical thinking, have scientific curiosity, be open minded and have an appetite for learning.Specific Job ResponsibilitiesApply fundamental engineering principles to the design, development, scale-up, and validation of processes for sterile drug product unit operations (e.g., refrigerated/frozen storage and handling of bulk solutions, dissolution of APIs, pooling and mixing, sterile filtration, filling, pre-filled syringe processing, lyophilization, and vial capping) for both small molecule and large molecule parenteralsSupport extremely complex technical problems related to sterile processing engineering that advance Gilead portfolio prioritiesExecute studies and author reports related to container closure system compatibility and manufacturing process developmentPlay a key role in the establishment of a state-of-the-art sterile process engineering labEvaluate new/novel technologies relevant to parenteral drug product manufacturingRepresent sterile processing engineering in cross-functional project teamsAuthor regulatory filings (IND, NDA, BLA) to support global regulatory submissionsServe as a subject matter expert for development and commercial sterile processing operationsShare expertise and provide guidance/mentorship to support the growth and development of talented junior team membersKnowledge & Skills:Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.Must be able to write clear, concise, and error-free documents.Expert knowledge of FDA and cGMP standards and sterile processing.Required Education & ExperienceA Bachelor’s Degree in chemical engineering or a related scientific field and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant industry experienceORA Master’s Degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant industry experience,ORA Ph.D. Degree and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant industry experience.People Leader Accountabilities:
  • Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
  • Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
  • Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
The salary range for this position is: $182,070.00 - $235,620.00. 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:
  • Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
For jobs in the United States:Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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 for assistance.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the poster.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.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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