Director, Facilities & Equipment Quality Strategy – Technical Oversight Support

Gilead Sciences

. Provide global Quality leadership for GMP facilities, utilities, and equipment across the company network .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSanta Monica • California • United StatesLead💰 $191,250 - $247,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality leadership for GMP facilities, utilities, and equipment, ensuring compliance with cGMPs and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement and risk-based decision-making. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and communicating complex Quality matters effectively to diverse audiences.

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Quality Oversight for Commissioning, Qualification, and ValidationIn-Depth Knowledge of U.S. and International GMP RequirementsExperience in Cell and Gene Therapy ManufacturingRisk-Based Decision-MakingLeadership of Global Cross-Functional Teams

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceFacilities ManagementEngineering PrinciplesReliability EngineeringRisk-Based PrinciplesContinuous ImprovementControl StrategiesRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisProcess Design Oversight

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam BuildingMentoringPartnership DevelopmentDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

CQECQA

Industry Keywords

CGMPPharmaceutical ManufacturingRegulated EnvironmentQuality ProgramsFacilities LifecycleUtilities ManagementEquipment StandardsGovernance ForumsCAPARegulatory Submissions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide global Quality leadership for GMP facilities, utilities, and equipment across the company network
Define and maintain enterprise policies, standards, and strategies with Facilities and Engineering
Provide independent Quality review, approval, oversight, and risk-based guidance across facilities, utilities, and equipment lifecycles
Ensure compliance with cGMPs, company policies, and regulatory requirements
Lead network-wide harmonization and continuous improvement
Establish, maintain, evaluate, and improve control strategies
Serve as global Quality subject matter expert in governance forums
Provide Quality oversight and approval for new process design and facility start-up
Oversee significant investigations, CAPAs, and sharing of lessons learned
Oversee regulatory submissions and inspections and govern observations and commitments through closure
Analyze performance and reliability data to prioritize risks and guide decisions
Build partnerships with Facilities, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, suppliers, and other stakeholders
Define, implement, and maintain facilities, utilities, and equipment quality programs
Build network capability through knowledge programs, communities of practice, and mentoring
Communicate decisions, risks, and recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders
Create inclusion, develop talent, and empower teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience in facilities management, engineering, quality assurance, or a related field within a regulated environment OR Master’s degree with 10+ years OR Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years OR Associate’s degree with 14+ years OR High School Degree with 16+ years
Demonstrated knowledge and application of scientific, engineering, and Quality principles across the lifecycle of facilities, utilities, and equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment
Experience providing Quality oversight for commissioning, qualification, and validation of facilities, utilities, and equipment
Experience leading global, cross-functional teams, programs, or initiatives involving facilities, utilities, and equipment quality
Experience applying reliability engineering and risk-based principles to pharmaceutical or similar manufacturing assets
Experience with cell and gene therapy manufacturing and associated facilities, utilities, and equipment requirements
In-depth knowledge of regulations and industry expectations applicable to cell and gene therapy facilities, utilities, and equipment
Relevant professional certification, such as CQE or CQA is preferred
In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international GMP requirements, standards, and best practices
Ability to communicate complex technical and Quality matters to technical, business, and executive audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives eligibility
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance