Assoc Director, Manufacturing Operational Readiness

Gilead Sciences is seeking a highly motivated, adaptable, and experienced

• Program and Project Management leader
• to start up a new state-of-the-art Single-Use DS Biologics Manufacturing facility in Foster City and integrate this facility with existing Foster City cGMP Manufacturing activities. Coordinate the creation of an Operational Readiness Program and reinforce a sense of purpose and ownership among all team members. Structure distribution of responsibilities across multiple workstreams within the program, drive prioritization and sequencing of workstreams, and partner with the Capital Project team to align operational and project timelines, deliverables, and resources. Work with the Foster City Manufacturing Leadership Team, the Global Manufacturing organization, and senior leaders across PDM to develop a comprehensive Foster City Manufacturing site strategy document and own the portfolio of projects to achieve the site’s long-term ambitions.Operate with an Enterprise-First mindset and a willingness to adapt and flex across functional boundaries as needed to achieve mission critical tasks.
• Minimum
• Required Education, Years of Experience and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field. and 10+ years of experience in biotech / pharma manufacturing or process development with a minimum of 2 years direct or matrixed people leadership experience.
• OR
• Masters' Degree and Eight Years’ Experience
• n biotech / pharma manufacturing or process development with direct or matrixed people leadership experience
• 5+ years of project and portfolio management experience utilizing both traditional and agile project delivery methodologies.
• Strong understanding of cGMP compliance.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Proven experience successfully managing cross-functional teams and complex project timelines with significant components of uncertainty.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and collaborate across diverse technical areas.
• Experience with Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing equipment and processes, Single-Use Technologies, and cGMP facility qualification and startup preferred.

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