Manual qa tester Jobs in San Mateo, CA

Job Description

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 fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

The Director- QA Compliance, will report to the Executive Director of Supplier Management and Auditing. This key position will be the acting Global Process Owner for External Audits and conduct GMP audits of Gilead's global suppliers with a primary focus on external biologics manufacturing, contract packaging, and contract testing labs. This position will lead audits to support the effectiveness of the global audit program and will work closely with cross-functional partners and internal stakeholders.

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of procedures and templates to assist in the evaluation of and in improvement of the auditing process.
• Develop strategy for cross training and maintenance of auditor and SME qualifications.
• Assist in overall scheduling and productivity / capacity modeling for audit team.
• Identify compliance risks and escalate issues to appropriate levels of management for resolution.
• Promote awareness across the biologics commercial and clinical manufacturing platform(s) of current regulatory agency requirements and trends and develop and report on the trends identified to better focus the scope of audits.
• Align, strategize and collaborate with the Global Supplier Quality function within Gilead.
• Enhance Global Third party Quality Oversight program and Qualification Process by leading initiatives to maintain compliance to global regulations and standards.
• Represent the Quality function by developing the program and supporting the selection process for new / preferred suppliers.
• Act as liaison between global supplier quality and Gilead's production facilities.
• Conduct global vendor audits for contract manufacturing of Gilead Biologics.
• Support and / or conduct audits of providers of raw materials, product contact consumables, contract manufacturing or testing, software, warehouse / distribution in support of Gilead's clinical and commercial oral and parenteral dosage formulations and associated medical devices as assigned.
• Manage all aspects of the audit lifecycle including scheduling, planning, issuing agendas, executing, issuing reports, evaluating responses, requesting clarification, issuing CA / PA, and closing.
• Drive consistency with audit report observation writing, classification, status, and overall risk.
• Conduct due diligence assessments as part of global expansion as required.
• Identify and drive biologics audit program improvements and meet all required metrics and assigned goals.
• Ensure CA / PA to address compliance concerns identified during audits are commensurate with current biologics industry practices and benchmarks.
• Ensure that the audit agenda is risk-based and has the appropriate internal and / or external subject matter experts as part of the audit team.
• Work directly with Gilead cross-functional departments to gather key information and feedback prior to conducting vendor audits in order to ensure effectiveness.

Travel is required up to 50%

This will be an on-site role, and can be located in Foster City, CA OR Parsippany, NJ

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Basic Qualifications :

The salary range for this position is : $210,375.00 - $272,250.00. 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.

For additional benefits information, visit : https : / / www.gilead.com / careers / compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

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