Director, CMC Regulatory Affairs- Biologics

Posted:
10/14/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Foster City, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

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Job Description
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical 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.

Director, CMC Regulatory Affairs – Biologics

Key Responsibilities:

The Director, CMC Regulatory Affairs for Biologics is responsible for defining regulatory strategy for one or more molecules in the Biologics portfolio.  This position will ensure “right first time” global approvals of CMC regulatory (Biologics) submissions, and “right to operate” by maintaining the global clinical or commercial submissions. In addition, you will be accountable for leading the interpretation and implementation of CMC regulatory guidelines, regulations and current environment to assure approvability in high priority regions. As a regulatory lead you will also be responsible for ensuring that global regulatory strategy is integrated into Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing (PDM) Project teams.

Job Description:

  • Lead CMC regulatory strategy for a single or multiple products.

  • Lead the execution and influence the development of global CMC regulatory strategies, including risk mitigation strategies to ensure right first-time approvals of product submissions.

  • Lead the execution of these global CMC regulatory plans, including overseeing the submission and approval process in close partnership with other functions in PDM, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Development.

  • Responsible for development of regulatory strategies and solutions for complex CMC challenges for clinical or commercial projects.

  • Responsible for interpretation and implementation of ICH and other global guidelines with a goal of an approved/ harmonized regulatory control strategy.

  • Partner across CMC Regulatory Affairs, PDM, and other functional groups across Gilead.

  • Lead CMC strategies, assess risks, and develop contingency plans, including major, complex applications.

  • Demonstrate and model Gilead’s Core Values, Leadership Commitments, and People Leader Accountabilities; Embrace and comply with global CMC principles of integrity.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A scientific degree with directly relevant professional experience in biologics development, global CMC regulatory affairs, and CMC technical areas of at least 12 years with a BA/BS or 10 years with an MA/MS, PhD, PharmD, or MD. 

  • Demonstrated track record in executing and implementing CMC regulatory strategies for a given molecule.

  • Knowledge of global CMC regulatory landscape.

  • Application of sound and accurate judgment to make timely decisions.

  • Ability to demonstrate strategic acumen and collaboration.

  • Advanced communication and presentation skills.

Gilead Core Values:

  • Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

  • Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

  • Teamwork (Working Together)

  • Excellence (Being Your Best)

  • Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)


 

The salary range for this position is: $205,700.00 - $266,200.00. 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:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

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


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