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

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C revolutionary improvements in HIV

treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the worlds most devastating diseases united in our commitment to

confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. The Executive Director Purification Process Development leads late-stage purification and conjugation process development and characterization for biologics from pivotal through commercial launch including post-launch lifecycle management. This role sets strategy and provides technical leadership across cross-functional partners (Technical Development Quality Regulatory Manufacturing and Supply Chain) to deliver robust processes effective control strategies and successful clinical/commercial tech transfers and filings.

The Executive Director of Purification Process Development (PPD) will be responsible for leading the development and characterization of purification and conjugation processes for biologics programs from the Pivotal and Commercial stages. This responsibility will also include any post launch Life Cycle Management (LCM) development activities. They will also be a member of the Pivotal & Commercial Biologics Technical Development Leadership Team that is responsible for providing leadership and decisions on the development and commercialization strategies for all aspects of late-stage process development (Cell Culture Purification Drug Product Analytical Development Global MSAT and Materials Sciences).

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and direction to the Biologics Purification Process organization a department of scientists and engineers.

• Accountable for development characterization and clinical tech transfer of robust purification processes to support Pivotal clinical and Commercial manufacturing including Life Cycle Management. This includes accountability for developing an integrated control strategy in partnership with organizations across Technical Development Quality CMC Regulatory Affairs and Manufacturing.

• Support regulatory filings by guiding the draft review and approval of CMC sections; support associated agency interactions and product-related inspections.

• Partner with cross-functional members across Gilead Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing (PDM) including Quality Supply Chain Manufacturing CMC Regulatory Affairs Finance and Technical Development to ensure successful commercialization of the late-stage portfolio as well as on time delivery of clinical and commercial product.

• Ensure strong relationships with key stakeholder functions including Research Clinical Development and Gilead Asset Teams by providing technical and strategic input.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the cGMP practices and compliance requirements.

• Serve as a member of the Biologics Pivotal/Commercial Technical Development Leadership Team responsible for developing and establishing late-stage Biologics strategy.

• Drive development and implementation of new process technologies to meet business and portfolio needs.

• Remain current on trends and new technology advancements across the Biopharmaceutical industry.

• Assist with due diligence efforts for possible asset purchases and partnership opportunities.

• Establish goals that are consistent with the portfolio & functional priorities and ensure the right balance between near term and longer-term objectives to position the organization for sustained success through tangible capability improvement.

• Hire mentor and develop team members within the organization to help build and grow a world-class Biologics Purification Process Development organization.

• Develop and manage department budget.

• Strong understanding and extensive handson experience in purification process -depth knowledge and deep understanding of the development and scale-up of an integrated purification process including harvest chromatography (resin and membrane) and filtration unit operations. Experience in designing purification processes to deliver to viral clearance regulatory -depth knowledge of industry best practices & trends. Experience with conjugation processes is required.

• Proven experience in control strategy deployment and generation of relevant regulatory sections of IND BLA and MAA filings.

• Previous success working effectively in a multidisciplinary highly matrixed environment.

• Demonstrated ability to build a team and develop a high performing organization.

• Excellent decision-making written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to lead high performing teams.

• Exceptional interaction leadership and command skills are required.

• Motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent verbal communication oral presentation and scientific writing skills. Strong self-awareness of the impact communication and working style has on others.

• Exceptional influencing partnership and collaboration skills and ability to drive results within a matrix environment. Demonstrated eminence in the scientific community with desire & ability to shape industry standards.

• Leadership qualities of the successful candidate include the following: collaboration building and developing high performing teams accountability stakeholder management cross-functional engagement and influence program management strategic vision executive presence.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree and Fourteen Years Experience

OR

Masters Degree and Twelve Years Experience

OR

PhD and Twelve Years Experience

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.

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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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