Sr Director, R&D Quality

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description Job: Senior Director Therapeutic Area (TA) Lead R&D Portfolio Quality Would you like to play a crucial role in developing life-saving therapies? Are you excited to use your scientific insight to partner with internal teams, and external partners as we strive to cure unmet medical needs? We are seeking a leader with bold, forward-looking mindset, someone who brings expert therapeutic area knowledge, a command of global regulatory expectations, and a mastery in applying quality risk management principles to complex development programs. As the Senior Director, Therapeutic Area Lead you will drive the strategy for a global team that provides GCP quality oversight for early and late phase Oncology, Virology and Inflammation therapeutic area products in the Gilead R&D portfolio. By serving as trusted business partners, you and your team will collaborate closely with R&D functions to apply deep GCP expertise and a proactive, risk‑based mindset that accelerates confident decision‑making. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the R&D Quality Extended Leadership Team, championing a strong culture of Quality and elevating excellence across Gilead’s development You will join a dynamic, global R&D Quality organization dedicated to partnership, innovation, and the belief that Quality is not just a discipline, but in fact a strategic advantage that strengthens every study, every decision, and every outcome. Together, we drive a culture where Quality empowers progress and ensures we deliver for the patients we serve. Responsibilities Design and implement the Quality Strategy for Oncology, Virology and Inflammation therapeutic areas across the development lifecycle. Lead and direct Quality assessments across the early and late phase portfolio, conducting comprehensive evaluations that identify risks, assess overall quality health, and guide prioritization of mitigation and improvement efforts. Lead the analysis and interpretation of Quality data for the presentation and reporting to functional and executive leadership. Lead and supervise the management of critical and/or complex quality events as well as the assessment of serious breaches. Ensure the development of robust, comprehensive action plans that proactively address Quality and compliance risks. Lead Quality activities to support product submissions and responses to Health Authorities. Establish strong partnership with key functional leaders, including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Operations, Safety and Clinical Data Sciences. Generate clear and actionable insights that strengthen the Audit and Inspection Management programs, ensuing oversight activities are focused where they matter most. Drive implementation of Quality by Design principles in therapeutic area development programs. Collaborate with cross function therapeutic area leadership, in particular Regulatory, Safety, Clinical Development and Clinical Operations. Drive risk-based decision making by delivering clear, insightful rationale that reflect sound judgement and deep Quality expertise. Participate/provide expertise in in licensing and collaboration activities as applicable. Support management of internal inspection preparation activities and overall readiness throughout program life cycle for Gilead study teams. Identify and drive continuous quality process improvements through assessment of audit, inspection and quality event outcomes and identification of trends from internal deviations. Provide guidance and training on relevant GxP regulations and guidelines to cross-functional business partners. Serve as an expert and provide guidance on and interpretation of global GCP regulations and Gilead standards for internal stakeholders. Interface with key external Quality organizations for Gilead development partners and collaborations. Supports overall R&D Quality goals and objectives including but not limited to resource budget and outputs, and line management oversight of the team. Supervise, develop, train and manage internal staff. This includes fostering a commitment to quality in individuals and a culture of quality within the organization. Leads intra or interdepartmental teams such as continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years; Master’s degree with 10+ years; or PhD with 8+ years of R&D quality assurance compliance experience Must have broad GCP audit and compliance experience. Clinical Quality Assurance/Compliance experience in a Bio-pharma sponsor organization required. Familiarity with GVP and 21 CFR Part 11 electronic systems and compliance activities is preferred. Track record of experience in managing therapeutic area and/or disease specific compliance programs required. Experience in implementing principles for Quality Risk Management (ICH Q9, ICH E6 R3) required Experience leading business process improvement projects required. Proven effective verbal, written, interpersonal skills to include delivering presentations to executives. Recognized as an expert resource on a range of compliance topics. Management of junior and senior staff. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Experience with Inspection and Audit management/CAPA management programs strongly preferred. Excellent organizational and project management skills. Able to lead and mentor effective cross functional teams. Ability to travel is approximately 20%. About Gilead R&D Quality Gilead R&D Quality is a phenomenal place to develop your skills and expertise. Our strong pipeline of therapies will provide you opportunities to be challenged and stretched while supported and developed by our diverse and expert team. We are a committed team of highly skilled Quality professionals dedicated to helping deliver life-saving therapies for unmet needs. We bring our passion for science, discovery, and creative thinking into everything we do. We are an inclusive and diverse community, who are supported by strong leaders that are committed to giving each of us a voice while achieving our mission. Our collaborative and supportive structure will help you develop your skills, experience, and your career. Are you ready to explore how you can play a vital role on the team and help deliver life-saving therapies to patients around the world? The salary range for this position is: Other US Locations: $221,000.00 - $286,000.00. Bay Area: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*. For additional benefits information, visit: * Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. 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