Gilead Sciences
Head of CMC Regulatory Affairs – Strategy and Operations
Gilead Sciences, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Head of CMC Regulatory Affairs – Strategy and Operations
Join Gilead Sciences to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of CMC Regulatory Affairs for life‑changing therapies.
Strategy & Capability Building
Develop a roadmap that fosters innovation in CMC RA investment resources and budget.
Own continuous improvement of the operating model and capability roadmap for the CMC RA function.
Create and implement functional business strategies.
Improve performance and operational excellence.
Centralize key activities to support each team’s global product, pipeline, and people’s ambitions.
Operations & Cross‑Functional Leadership
Design, build, and lead a high‑performing organization to drive strategic initiatives, centralize activities, and foster cross‑functional support of CMC RA processes, systems, data, and tools.
Define and track Key Performance Indicators for CMC RA.
Collaborate with other functions to ensure CMC RA systems are operating seamlessly connected with the broader enterprise.
Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Technical Development, and Manufacturing stakeholders to align process and digital/data modernization strategies.
Support centralized resource management for CMC RA resources defined in Gilead’s resource forecasting system (i.e., Planisware).
Manage CMC RA Operational Excellence activities to identify synergies and efficiency across all CMC RA functions to reduce overall spending.
Manage cross‑functional teams and complex project teams.
Digital Enablement
Oversee digital modernization of core CMC RA platforms (e.g., RIM) and integration across systems.
Stand up for CMC RA and oversee a digital/AI fluency and enablement team aligned to strategic priorities.
Create guidelines, systems, and processes for CMC RA knowledge management, in alignment and partnership with any broader initiatives in this space across the enterprise.
Lead workforce capability design, training strategy, and upskilling initiatives.
Qualifications
PhD or MS with 14+ years of relevant professional experience, or BS with 16+ years of relevant professional experience – a degree in chemistry or a related scientific discipline is strongly preferred.
Experience in regulatory operations, strategic planning, and operational execution of CMC RA initiatives.
Experience with CMC requirements for drug development of a range of product modalities.
Comprehensive understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry, R&D, and product commercialization, including the regulatory framework.
Digital & Systems Fluency
Experience designing, selecting, and implementing digital tools such as RIM, structured content authoring, LIMS, or GenAI applications with an enterprise mindset.
Understanding of structured content, automation, and enterprise knowledge systems.
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Strategic thinking and ability to influence and constructively challenge the status quo.
Strong business acumen.
Ability to blend strategic acumen, regulatory fluency, and operational rigor with a strong background in change leadership, data governance, and digital transformation.
Experience in managing organizational cross‑functional initiatives and/or business operations programs.
Ability to design and optimize organizations.
Influence, Communication, & Executional Excellence
Excellent organizational and communication (both written and verbal) skills with all levels of an organization.
Ability to work and influence within a matrixed environment and regularly collaborate with cross‑functional teams across Technical, Research, and Development.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, to draw out diverse views, and to show tact and discretion in challenging situations.
The salary range for this position is: $302,005.00 - $390,830.00. 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.
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status and other non‑job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Strategy & Capability Building
Develop a roadmap that fosters innovation in CMC RA investment resources and budget.
Own continuous improvement of the operating model and capability roadmap for the CMC RA function.
Create and implement functional business strategies.
Improve performance and operational excellence.
Centralize key activities to support each team’s global product, pipeline, and people’s ambitions.
Operations & Cross‑Functional Leadership
Design, build, and lead a high‑performing organization to drive strategic initiatives, centralize activities, and foster cross‑functional support of CMC RA processes, systems, data, and tools.
Define and track Key Performance Indicators for CMC RA.
Collaborate with other functions to ensure CMC RA systems are operating seamlessly connected with the broader enterprise.
Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Technical Development, and Manufacturing stakeholders to align process and digital/data modernization strategies.
Support centralized resource management for CMC RA resources defined in Gilead’s resource forecasting system (i.e., Planisware).
Manage CMC RA Operational Excellence activities to identify synergies and efficiency across all CMC RA functions to reduce overall spending.
Manage cross‑functional teams and complex project teams.
Digital Enablement
Oversee digital modernization of core CMC RA platforms (e.g., RIM) and integration across systems.
Stand up for CMC RA and oversee a digital/AI fluency and enablement team aligned to strategic priorities.
Create guidelines, systems, and processes for CMC RA knowledge management, in alignment and partnership with any broader initiatives in this space across the enterprise.
Lead workforce capability design, training strategy, and upskilling initiatives.
Qualifications
PhD or MS with 14+ years of relevant professional experience, or BS with 16+ years of relevant professional experience – a degree in chemistry or a related scientific discipline is strongly preferred.
Experience in regulatory operations, strategic planning, and operational execution of CMC RA initiatives.
Experience with CMC requirements for drug development of a range of product modalities.
Comprehensive understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry, R&D, and product commercialization, including the regulatory framework.
Digital & Systems Fluency
Experience designing, selecting, and implementing digital tools such as RIM, structured content authoring, LIMS, or GenAI applications with an enterprise mindset.
Understanding of structured content, automation, and enterprise knowledge systems.
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Strategic thinking and ability to influence and constructively challenge the status quo.
Strong business acumen.
Ability to blend strategic acumen, regulatory fluency, and operational rigor with a strong background in change leadership, data governance, and digital transformation.
Experience in managing organizational cross‑functional initiatives and/or business operations programs.
Ability to design and optimize organizations.
Influence, Communication, & Executional Excellence
Excellent organizational and communication (both written and verbal) skills with all levels of an organization.
Ability to work and influence within a matrixed environment and regularly collaborate with cross‑functional teams across Technical, Research, and Development.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, to draw out diverse views, and to show tact and discretion in challenging situations.
The salary range for this position is: $302,005.00 - $390,830.00. 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.
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status and other non‑job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
#J-18808-Ljbffr