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Senior Director-Biologics Analytical Development (Pivotal and Commercial)

United States - California - Foster City

Process/Product Development & Operations Regular

Job Description

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.

Foster City, CA

The Senior Director in Biologics Analytical Development (Pivotal and Commercial) will be responsible for leading analytical development activities encompassing physicochemical method development and qualification, testing of process related impurities, and the establishment of analytical testing strategies for drug substance and drug product. Additionally, they will be accountable for ensuring that product quality targets and specifications are established based on robust patient-centric considerations throughout pivotal development. Through these activities they will play an instrumental role in ensuring successful regulatory filing strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to a group of analytical development scientists
• Mentor and guide scientists in their roles
• Oversee budgeting for capital equipment
• Set clear expectations and prioritization of work packages
• Manage workload and resources effectively
• Accountable for:
• Analytical Methods: Development, Technical Support to QC, validations, and transfers, life-cycle management
• Developing analytical control strategies for drug substance and drug product, ensuring patient-centric considerations are incorporated
• High throughput analytical testing for drug substance and drug product development
• Establish and maintain a state-of-the-art analytical laboratory
• Guide the authoring, review and approval of CMC sections in regulatory filings, and support interactions with health agencies
• Collaborate across Gilead Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing (PDM) and partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, CMC Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development and Technical Development to ensure timely delivery and successful commercialization of the late-stage Biologics portfolio
• Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of cGMP practices and requirements
• Act as a key member of the Analytical Development leadership team to shape late-stage development strategies
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in key analytical CMC strategic areas including CQAs, separations methods, method bridging, reference standard, comparability, and specifications
• Drive for the adoption of novel and state-of-the-art analytical technologies and approaches
• Set organizational goals that align with broader objectives while balancing immediate and long-term priorities
• Recruit, hire, and mentor talent to help cultivate a world class Biologics AD organization

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. with 12+ years or M.S. with 15+ years in Analytical Chemistry or related fields of industrial experience in biologics analytical development with people leader accountabilities.
• Extensive experience with analytical method development and control strategies of biologics products.
• Well versed in separation techniques (e.g. UHPLC, CE-SDS, iCIEF) commonly used for biologics analytical development
• Subject matter expert in establishing comprehensive control strategies for biologics products
• Expertise in the development/qualification of various assays, including for purity and process related impurities
• Well-versed in high throughput assay methodologies, including automation
• Well versed in FDA and ICH guidelines relating to registration, quality, and compliance concerning drug substance and drug product.
• Proven track record in drafting regulatory documentation at all stages, including IND, BLA, and PAS filings.
• Demonstrated ability of building strong collaborations with other CMC functions.
• Strong business acumen, with ability to balance resource, budget and program milestones.
• Working knowledge of lab automation, computer validation, data governance, data science, knowledge management and data protection.
• Leadership qualities of the successful candidate include the following: collaboration, building and developing high performing teams, accountability, cross functional engagement and influence, program management, strategic vision, executive presence. Ability to build high performing teams and to set clear and measurable goals for staff and prioritize projects and resources.
• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, organizational objectives and holding to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

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• Integrity (Doing What's Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)