Commercial Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Operations Specialist

Location: Foster City, CA 94404
Pay Rate: $35.32 – $45.32/hr
Contract Length: 6 months
Employment Type: Contract
Employer of Record: ATR International
Client: Gilead Sciences

Position Overview:
Our client, Gilead Sciences, is seeking operational support for the Sales Operations team. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Sales Operations, with dotted-line management by the leads of the areas it supports. The position provides cross-functional support across Fleet Operations, Sample Operations, and Field Enablement.

Fleet Operations

• Manage new vehicle orders and track status of surplus vehicle assignments, state transfers, and vehicle disposal/remarketing requests with suppliers
• Audit fleet data for accuracy and identify discrepancies requiring correction
• Assist Fleet lead with driver compliance through review of driver records
• Monitor vehicle registration renewals for timeliness; escalate/notify Fleet lead of outstanding driver requirements for follow-up with field leadership
• Generate routine fleet reports, dashboards, and performance metrics
• Maintain fleet-related sustainability reporting

Sample Operations

• Coordinate sample operations activities related to training verification; inventory reconciliation, audit preparation, and follow-ups; and Practitioner Authorization Change (PAC) forms and account updates in CRM
• Triage field inquiries as first line of support related to sample ordering, storage, accountability, and compliance
• Assist with investigation support and documentation compilation for sample discrepancies, loss/theft reports, and regulatory or internal audit requests

Field Enablement

• Review exhibit and sponsorship escalations for completeness and policy alignment (letters of intent, agendas, required documentation), and for date/cost accuracy and lead-time requirements
• Monitor post-event attestation completion; track missing or late attestations to ensure compliance closure for all events
• Provide escalation support for licensing and credentialing to facilitate timely completion of jurisdiction submissions and renewals

Qualifications

• 6 years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology experience (including internship experience)
• Field Sales or Commercial Operations experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency required (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with AI tools highly preferred (CoPilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)

\nCompany Description

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.

Founded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.

Our passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.

Reach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.

Company Description

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.\n\nFounded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.\n\nOur passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.\n\nReach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.