Associate Director, Quality Assurance (GMP Operations)
Gilead SciencesUnited States - California - Foster City · full time · Senior
$182,070 – $235,620
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What this role is
This role leads quality assurance for a new biologics manufacturing facility, overseeing GMP compliance, investigations, and risk management while managing a team of quality professionals. It suits experienced quality leaders in biopharmaceutical manufacturing who want to shape operations at a state-of-the-art site from startup through scale-up.
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What they ask for
Required
- 10+ years GMP environment experience with Bachelor's degree in science, OR 8+ years with Master's degree, OR 5+ years with PharmD/PhD
- Extensive hands-on biologics manufacturing and QC operations experience
- Experience leading investigations, CAPA, and change management in GMP operations
- Understanding of materials management, manufacturing methods, and analytical testing systems in GMP
- Prior people management experience in Quality
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Nice to have
- ASQ certification (CQA, CQE, or CQM) or equivalent professional certification
- Experience supporting FDA, Health Canada, or other regulatory inspections