Associate Director, Quality Assurance (Global Supplier Quality)
Gilead SciencesUnited States - California - Foster City · full time · Senior
$165,495 – $235,620
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What this role is
This role leads global supplier quality programs at a pharmaceutical company, overseeing change management processes, supplier qualification, and data governance across manufacturing networks. It suits experienced quality professionals who thrive in complex, cross-functional environments and can drive process improvements across large organizations.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years in Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, Quality Systems or related pharmaceutical/biotech roles
- Supplier lifecycle management expertise
- Supplier qualification experience
- Supplier change management experience
- Supplier governance experience
- Global quality program leadership
- Quality management systems experience
- GMP, GDP, ICH, FDA and EMA knowledge
- Data governance principles knowledge
- Analytical capabilities with metrics and reporting experience
- Leadership experience with negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Nice to have
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification