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R&D Quality is seeking an Associate Director, Vendor Quality Management (VQM) to join our high-performing team that supports Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance & Medical Affairs programs at Gilead. In this role you will be responsible for providing quality advice, direction, and leadership for quality and compliance oversight of GxP vendors. You will partner closely with business functions in applying a risk-based approach to key vendor activities which include vendor risk assessments, qualification/requalification and issue escalation.You will work closely with external quality groups to ensure vendor commitments & services meet Gilead standards and comply with regulations. You will act as the Quality Business Partner to assigned groups, such as Gilead R&D functions and vendors supporting Gilead R&D. You will provide expert advice on GxP risk minimization and mitigation. You will identify support management of vendor risks within the Development organization. You will participate in and/or lead Vendor Quality forums, Quality Management Review, Functional Quality forums and projects through providing quality metrics and analyzing quality data to identify risks and areas of focus.

The VQM group within R&D Quality needs someone with strong leadership skills, expert knowledge of the regulations governing drug development. This role will focus on vendor oversight activities, is highly visible, requires strong relationship building skills and the ability to influence and negotiate with cross-functional stakeholders. Professionalism and the ability to represent Gilead’s reputation externally is critically important. An understanding of Quality Risk Management (QRM) principles, experience managing people, as well as a track record of leading complex, cross functional process improvement projects is desirable. You will be a part of an expert global Quality team that strives to be a trusted business partner and promotes a culture of Quality in all we do.

Primary Responsibilities: Oversees comprehensive vendor quality oversight program which includes leading vendor risk assessments, Quality Issue Management for Pharmacovigilance and Medical Affairs vendors. Interfaces with key internal business stakeholders and external groups including Vendors and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) Quality organizations. Develops strong relationships with Gilead’s key vendors, creating a mindset of partnership and mutual respect Leads quality participation in vendor qualification, selection, requalification and quality management. Lead and support development and ongoing management of Quality Agreements and Quality to Quality (Q2Q) meeting charters with key vendors Leads Quality-to-Quality governance meetings and represents R&D Quality in Operational Management committee (OMC) meetings for key vendors. Oversees effective vendor quality reporting to functional management and the Gilead Senior Leadership. This includes presenting relevant vendor quality metrics, trends and quality risks at quality meetings & governance forums Reviews vendor contractual language from a quality & compliance perspective Collaborates with the Audit team within R&D Quality on internal quality audits by providing risks and areas of focus for vendor audits, Provides support for iregulatory inspections by functioning as the vendor liaison. Supports management of significant quality deviations and CAPAs for vendor related activities. Serves as an expert and provide guidance on and interpretation of GxP regulations, standards, and quality systems for internal stakeholders Leads intra or interdepartmental teams as assigned, such as continuous improvement initiatives Fosters a commitment to quality in individuals and a culture of quality across Gilead R&D and with R&D vendors.

Basic Qualifications: 10+ Years with BS/BA OR 8+ Years with MS/MA or MBA

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years; Masters degree with 10+ years of R&D Quality assurance compliance experience in a highly regulated environment. Must have Clinical and pharmacovigilance audit and compliance experience Proven experience in managing vendor quality programs and/or vendor relationship management for clinical development, Pharmacovigilance and medical affairs vendors Has effectively operated within Clinical Quality Assurance or similar function in a Biopharma sponsor organization Has experience advising business functions in the biopharma industry on quality and compliance Strong relationship building skills, and ability to influence and negotiate with cross-functional stakeholders Effective verbal, written, interpersonal skills to include delivering presentations to executives Strong organizational & project management skills including the ability to prioritize and adapt to business needs while upholding compliance with regulations and company procedures. Able to maintain a balance between being strategic and taking deeper tactical dives as needed Excellent task and time management skills (e.g., project planning, prioritization) Ability to travel up to 20% Preferred Understanding of principles for Quality Risk Management (ICH Q9, ICH E6 R3) Track record of successfully leading complex, large scale, time sensitive projects Experience in developing KQIs and monitoring compliance and trends Experience with Veeva Quality modules About Gilead R&D Quality Gilead R&D Quality is a phenomenal place to develop your skills and expertise. Our strong pipeline of therapies will provide you opportunities to be challenged and stretched while supported and developed by our diverse and expert team. We are a committed team of highly skilled Quality professionals dedicated to helping deliver life-saving therapies for unmet needs. We bring our passion for science, discovery, and creative thinking into everything we do. We are an inclusive and diverse community, who are supported by strong leaders that are committed to giving each of us a voice while achieving our mission. Our collaborative and supportive structure will help you develop your skills, experience, and your career. 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. The salary range for this position is: $165,495.00 - $214,170.00. 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*.