Sr QA Specialist

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve 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 worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads 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 were 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

Key Responsibilities :

Apply critical thinking and risk-based judgment to address routine and complex manufacturing challenges and ensuring continuous improvement.

Review and approve documentation and records related to drug substance manufacturing activities including batch records materials management cleaning and analytical data.

Provide support for manufacturing investigations including deviations CAPAs and change controls associated with production processes.

Participate in authoring reviewing and approving SOPs forms and controlled documents to ensure compliance with GMP requirements.

Provide QA oversight during manufacturing operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues promptly.

Support internal and external audits inspection readiness and continuous improvement initiatives at the site.

Actively participates in Quality System improvement and harmonization activities including electronic system implementation.

Engage in Quality Risk Management activities to assess and mitigate risks in site operations.

Provides guidance and mentorship to others in the Quality group.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in chemistry or a related field and 6 years of relevant experience in a GMP environment OR
• Masters degree in chemistry or a related field and 4 years of relevant experience in a GMP environment OR
• PhD degree in Chemistry or related field with O years of experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Advanced degree preferred

Experience working in a GMP environment an asset.

Must be able to think critically and creatively solve routine to complex problems work independently and have strong organizational and planning skills.

Experience with analytical method development verification validation and transfer

Knowledge of GMP regulations including ICH Q2 Q7 Q9 Q10 is preferred.

Experience across broad areas of Quality Assurance and / or Quality Control Systems is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to develop coach and mentor employees is an advantage.

Experience in Quality Risk Management activities is preferred.

Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology risk management tools and / or quality improvement statistical tools would be an asset.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors :

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Invoicing,Information Technology Sales,IT Support,Audio Visual,Database Administration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1