Director of Manufacturing Operations

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Job Description
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff of more than 7,000 people is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development.

Our scientific focus has resulted in more than 20 marketed products that are benefitting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By working at Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

The Commercial Pharmaceutical Manufacturing organization is responsible for commercial drug product manufacturing, including knowledge transfer to Contract Manufacturing Organizations to meet Gilead’s technical, regulatory and compliance standards, in order to ensure a sustainable delivery of quality product to the patients.

 Director Manufacturing Operations

The Director of Manufacturing Operations will be responsible for developing and directing the overall strategy of the Manufacturing function, sponsoring key capital projects/NPIs and will be responsible for strategy deployment. The position will be responsible for the overall performance of Manufacturing Operations.

Specific responsibilities for the position:

• Responsible for the strategic planning of Manufacturing Operations.

• Oversees the tactical and operational performance (safety, quality compliance, delivery, cost & people)) of the Manufacturing function.

• Coordinates the activities of department management and provides direction and assistance in the resolution of complex issues, and/or issues pertaining to safety, quality compliance or supply which may arise.

• Responsible for budgeting, cost control, and the financial performance of Manufacturing Operations.

• Responsible for the performance of contract personnel and providers engaged to support Operations.

• Responsible for delivering the people strategy for Manufacturing Operations aimed at developing staff for career progression to ensure agility, flexibility and readiness for the future.  Ensure that Individual Development Plans (IDPs) link to future business needs are in place for all colleagues.

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