QA Specialist III

Description

A computer science background is required, along with hands-on experience in backend development and coding practices.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Quality SME for SAP QM and Digital Quality solutions translating GMP business needs into system requirements and process improvements

• Support SAP QM incident management, sustainment, and solution releases

• Drive standardization and optimization of quality processes (e.g., material status, usage decision, jurisdictional control)

• Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and IT

• Support global deployments through testing, change management, documentation, and training

• Contribute to continuous improvement and KPI‑based performance monitoring

• Performs a wide variety of activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Participates in developing Standard Operating Procedures to ensure quality objectives are met.

• May facilitate external audits/inspection processes as SAP SME, supporting implementation of corrective actions as needed.

• May assist with compliance audits as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ years of relevant experience in a GMP environment related field and a BS or BA. (computer science)

OR

• 4+ years of relevant experience and an MS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.

• Strong GMP and Quality Systems knowledge

• Familiarity with MES, LIMS (or GLIMS), and document management systems

• Demonstrates strong verbal, technical writing and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• SAP system development, coding and/or validation.

• A computer science background is required, along with hands-on experience in backend development and coding practices.

The salary range for this position is: $107,185.00 - $138,710.00. 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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* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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