Sr. Specialist, Quality Systems- Change Control

Sr. Specialist, Quality Systems- Change Control
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Job Description

Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing change controls related to manufacturing product, process, equipment, facility, and computerized systems contributing to the oversight of key strategic, tactical, and operational goals.. Independently review, initiate, complete, and thoroughly document critical, major, and minor change controls, managing local and global change controls and associated activities related to GxP operations. mFacilitate cross-functional meetings with stakeholders and leadership to ensure alignment with proposed changes and compliance to QMS expectations. Navigate through complex change review discussions, facilitating to a common decision for each change regarding approach and follow-up actions to be taken, and documenting the decisions and evaluations accordingly.Supports management and monitoring of change records for adherence to organizational or departmental metric targets, and maintenance of associated tracking tools/databases.Supports management review process through development and generation of quality system metrics and trending, and escalates issues as required. Supports the maintenance and improvement of quality systems processes, as needed. Works directly with operating entities and internal clients to ensure follow-up of change tasks. Participate in compliance audits as required. Maintains programs and processes to ensure high quality products and compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).Writes and/or implements changes to controlled documents (e.g., SOPs, Specifications, Methods, etc.) as needed.Provides guidance and technical knowledge to more junior staff, monitors the performance of daily tasks.

Knowledge & Skills:
Will need to demonstrate the ability to manage multiple change controls of varying complexity and scope of tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet timelines.Demonstrates proficiency in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Demonstrates proficiency in application of QA systems principles, concepts, industry practices, and standards.Demonstrates thorough knowledge of FDA / EMEA standards and quality systems, and the interface with other functions like manufacturing, distribution and maintenance.Demonstrates Project Management abilities to lead and manage several projects, meeting deadlines and use critical thinking skills to problem solve effectively.Demonstrate strong scientific/technical understanding of small and/or large biologic molecule operations and related regulations/guidelines.Demonstrates knowledge of Six Sigma andLEAN concepts, and risk management tools for assessing change impact.Demonstrate knowledge and application of risk management principles, including identification, controls, mitigations, and actions.Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills to all levels of the organization. Technical writing skills required.Demonstrate ability to problem solve and lead process improvements.Demonstrate ability to lead cross-functional meetings and make decisions as QA representative.Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence, negotiate, manage conflict, and negotiate.Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Education and Experience:
6+ years of relevant experience in a GMP environment for biologics manufacturing and a BS or BA, with change control experience a must.4+ years of relevant experience and a MS.

The salary range for this position is: $133, $172, 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*.

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* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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