# Exec Director, Viral Vector Process Development

Hiring organization: [Gilead Sciences](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/gilead-sciences)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e9123b6d-61c4-482a-bd33-8e34989513f5

Listed on Gilead Sciences's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Director
- Salary: 255425 – 330550 USD per year

## Summary

This executive role leads the end-to-end development of viral vectors for cell and gene therapies, managing both the technical strategy and a large interdisciplinary organization from early research through commercial manufacturing. It suits experienced bioprocess leaders with deep expertise in lentiviral systems who can balance scientific rigor with executive influence across a complex, matrixed environment.

_Our summary, not Gilead Sciences's wording._

## Required

- PhD in Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Virology, or related field with 15+ years of experience (or MS with 18+ years)
- Extensive experience in viral vector development and manufacturing for cell or gene therapy
- Demonstrated expertise in lentiviral and/or retroviral vector systems
- End-to-end experience from early development through commercialization
- Understanding of viral vector development across clinical phases, analytical strategies, and manufacturing considerations
- Experience leading cell therapy programs such as CAR-T
- Ability to lead in highly matrixed, cross-functional environments
- Track record of influencing portfolio and strategic decisions for drug development

## Nice to have

- Exposure to in vivo gene delivery platforms
- Knowledge of retroviral vector development and CMC aspects

Apply on Gilead Sciences's site: https://gilead.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/gileadcareers/job/United-States---California---Santa-Monica/Exec-Director--Viral-Vector-Process-Development_R0053462-4