Assoc Director, Quality Assurance (Global Supplier Quality)

Associate Director, Global Supplier Quality

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've 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 world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead's 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 we're 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 Responsibilities

• Provide strategic quality leadership for biologics material suppliers across internal and external manufacturing networks
• Lead supplier investigations, deviations, and CAPAs, ensuring timely resolution and systemic improvements
• Oversee supplier-initiated changes and global change notifications, including impact assessments and cross-functional implementation
• Drive supplier selection, onboarding, and lifecycle management in collaboration with Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Development, Manufacturing Operations
• Lead negotiation and governance of Quality Agreements with key suppliers and internal partners
• Monitor supplier performance, risk indicators, and compliance trends; present insights to senior leadership
• Ensure data integrity and alignment of supplier master data in SAP and related systems
• Oversee and ensure timely, high-quality responses to audit observations, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive sustainable remediation and readiness
• Apply quality risk management principles across materials and supplier decisions
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives to optimize raw material and supplier lifecycle management, with a focus on risk mitigation, compliance, and continuous improvement
• May manage and mentor team members depending on organizational needs
• Travel may be required up to 20%

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The salary range for this position is : $182,070.00 - $235,620.00. 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.

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