Job posting: Executive Director – Head of Process Chemistry, Alberta Site, Gilead
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Executive Director – Head of Process Chemistry, Alberta Site reports to Gilead’s Global Head of Technical Development and is responsible for leading a team of 75 scientists to develop safe, robust, and cost-effective processes for the manufacture of clinical and commercial synthetic molecule Drug Substances. In addition, the Executive Director will be a key member of the Alberta Site Leadership team, supporting operations, quality and manufacturing process plans that ensure the reliable production and delivery of high-quality drug substance products. They will also lead, model, and create an environment of inclusion, develop talent, and empower teams to achieve their goals.The successful candidate will contribute their technical expertise and functional knowledge with industry know-how across multiple sites and multiple teams, directs execution of scientific research and development strategies and plans that support and align with organizational and therapeutic area strategic direction and roadmap to enable corporate objectives and ambitions.JOB DESCRIPTION
- Lead and drive line function to collaborate across multiple sites and CMC functions to support and progress the small molecule portfolio advancement. Ensure collaboration across relevant Technical Development and Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) functions (i.e., Process Chemistry in Foster City, Analytical Development, Formulation Development).
- Lead teams with accountability to investigate a wide variety of engineering and scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, drug development through to commercialization, and leadership to conceive and develop critical, long-range solutions.
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