Assoc Director, Outsourced Manufacturing
Gilead SciencesUnited States - California - Foster City · full time · Senior
$182,070 – $235,620
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What this role is
This role manages the relationship between Gilead and its contract manufacturers for oral solid dose pharmaceutical products, overseeing compliance, technical transfers, and supply chain execution. It suits experienced manufacturing operations leaders with deep expertise in pharmaceutical quality standards and supplier management.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in organic chemistry, chemical engineering, or related scientific discipline with 10+ years managing external sites, or Master's degree with 8+ years
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical GMPs and ICH regulatory guidance
- Experience managing external suppliers, contract manufacturers, warehouses, or logistics providers
- Ability to interact effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience with oral solid dose drug product manufacturing in pharmaceutical industry
- Knowledge of contract manufacturing organization landscape and capabilities
- Working knowledge of worldwide regulatory requirements and cGMP principles
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits
- Expertise in vendor qualification, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management