Specialist Iii, Qa Compliance

United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

• Experience with Biologics Products and Veeva QMS is a plus*

Specific Main Job Responsibilities

• Support regulatory inspection and mock inspection as required.
• Work with manager in developing and reporting trends based on internal and external regulatory observations to better focus the scope of supplier audits.
• Work with manager on incorporating sound risk management principles for the establishment of the annual audit schedule.
• Identify compliance risks and escalate issues to appropriate levels of management for resolution. Present escalations in stakeholder and management meetings.
• Manage all aspects of the audit lifecycle including scheduling, planning, drafting and issuing audit agendas, executing, issuing reports, evaluating responses, requesting clarification, issuing CA/PA and closing.
• Support risk assessments and supplier change management processes as required.
• 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, as needed.
• Develop and maintain updates to the annual global audit schedule.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders in various supporting activities for audits.
• Work with manager to identify and drive non-CXO audit program improvements.
• Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of procedures and templates to assist in the evaluation and auditing of suppliers.
• Ensure that the information for supplier is accurate in the system to drive accuracy of the approved supplier list.
• Create and provide audit attestations as needed.
• Manage the lifecycle of external supplier audit records in systems, ensure timely update and closure of audit records per procedural requirements.
• Support in training contractors/consultants who support the audit program.
• Review and approve audit reports.
• Create, publish and maintain metrics that measure the health and effectiveness of the audit program.
• Participate in audits and support projects
• Manage and process various activities in the Product Lifecycle Management system.
• Assist in development and continuous improvement of effective auditing tools and training aids.
• Manage and work with manager to triage new audit requests and due diligence assessments.
• Work directly with suppliers to ensure completion of correct CA/PA(s) to address compliance concerns identified during audits.
• Coordinate various audit supporting activities with third party audit service providers.

Demonstrated Knowledge And Skills

• Good understanding of system administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Audit and investigation skills, and report writing skills
• Good attention to detail, and ability to consistently meet standards required in Compliance.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment collaboratively.
• Solid working knowledge of Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).
• Solid understanding of the current pharmaceutical industry and applicable regulations and standards including 21 CFR, EU GMP, Health Canada, ICH, WHO, ISO etc.
• Good working knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) fundamentals, processes, effects, and the relationship between the QMS and products.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight timelines.
• Critical thinking skills.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and GMP environment, and a BS or BA degree

If this is not the right move for you now but remain interested in a career at Gilead Sciences please connect with us via our talent community: https://gilead.avature.net/Gilead

The salary range for this position is: $112,030.00 - $144,980.00. 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

• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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