Manager, Lab Operations

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

Gileads mission is to discover develop and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. As a Manager Laboratory Operations your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and maintain laboratory policies and procedures for equipment maintenance laboratory cleanliness and organization Environmental Health and Safety requirements

• Manage purchasing of laboratory supplies and reagents working with cross-functional groups to reconcile orders invoices and receipt confirmations

• Work closely with Facilities department to optimize equipment maintenance schedules coordinate with vendors to ensure rapid equipment repairs equipment induction process and utilization of electronic asset management system

• Perform regular preventive activities on laboratory equipment in GLP-like environment manage equipment moves and space utilization as well as coordinating emerging equipment and technology demonstrations

• Maintain training documents for equipment hazardous waste management and laboratory safety

• Acts as a point of contact between cross functional groups sites and outside collaborations vendors

• Work with teams to manage sample inventory onsite and offsite; act as lead coordinator with offsite storage project management team

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency of the laboratory

• Assist with implementation of new assays equipment programs and/or procedures in the assigned area(s) as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 6 years of relevant experience; OR

• Masters degree and 4 years of relevant experience; OR

• PhD and 0 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Biology Immunology or other Life sciences with at least 7 years hands-on experience in a laboratory

• 1-3 years laboratory management experience

• General knowledge of working in GMP environment

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Excellent organizational interpersonal verbal and written communication skills are essential

• Strong understanding (advanced skills) of Word Excel & PowerPoint

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility

• Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment with potentially minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams modeling 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 and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.