Sr Manager, R&D Quality

Gilead-Sciences; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote work 2 days/week

Job summary

Gilead Sciences seeks a Sr. Manager, R&D Quality to lead GxP audits and inspection readiness across Kite’s R&D functions with a focus on GCP and GVP.

Based in Stockley Park, you will support EU and RoW audits, compliance and regulatory activities, contributing to the annual audit program and interacting with health authorities. The role requires a life sciences degree and extensive experience in quality, auditing and CAPA management, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in life sciences or related field.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical quality, auditing and CAPA management.
• GCP, GCLP, GVP knowledge and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal GxP audits and inspection readiness across R&D functions.
• Serve as primary regulatory contact for EU and RoW inspections.
• Develop and manage CAPAs from audits, incidents and deviations.
• Contribute to annual R&D audit program and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members; drive cross‑functional quality improvements.

Skills

GxP Audits

Regulatory Compliance

GCP/GVP Knowledge

CAPA Management

Quality Management Systems

Leadership

Audit Lead

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Advanced degree in life sciences

Job description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.Job DescriptionThe Sr. Manager, R&D Quality will lead and support the execution of GxP audits and inspection readiness activities across Kite’s R&D operations, with a focus on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP). This role will be based in Stockley Park and will support both EU and Rest of World (RoW) audits, compliance and regulatory compliance efforts. The incumbent will contribute to the development and implementation of the annual audit program and play a key role in audit management, regulatory inspections and continuous improvement initiativesKey Responsibilities· Lead internal GxP audits and inspection readiness activities across assigned R&D functions and geographies.· Act as the primary point-of-contact for regulatory inspections in the EU and RoW regions.· Provide expert guidance on GCP and GVP compliance, including evolving regulatory requirements.· Develop and manage CAPAs resulting from audits, inspections, incidents, and deviations.· Contribute to the development and communication of the R&D Annual Audit Program.· Represent Kite during regulatory inspections and interactions with health authorities.· Lead or participate in cross-functional quality improvement projects and forums.· Provide training and mentorship to junior team members and cross-functional partners.· Collaborate with global teams to ensure harmonized quality standards and practices.· May serve as a Compliance Lead for assigned Kite R&D groups, teams, workstreams or projects· Expected 30% to 50% travelQualifications· Bachelor’s or advanced degree in life sciences or related field.· Relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, including significant experience in quality, compliance, auditing, and CAPA management.· Knowledge of the drug development process and application of the principles, concepts, practices, and standards of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP), Good Pharmacovigilance (GVP) and Electronic Systems Compliance (ESC). Experience leading audits and inspections in the EU and RoW regions.· Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Quality Risk Management (QRM).· Proven ability to analyze complex systems and data to identify compliance risks and recommend solutions.· Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.· Certification as a Quality Auditor and experience continuous improvement methodologies preferred.· Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus. Leadership & Collaboration· Provides matrix management to project teams and may manage direct reports.We are pleased to share that Gilead’s Stockley Park and Holborn offices are planning to come together at a new London headquarters at 1 Triton Square, NW1, from approximately Q2 2027. Applicants should consider this planned location change when applying for this role. Gilead operates a flexible working policy, offering a balanced approach with two days of remote working and three days working onsite.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively \"Gilead\" or the \"Company\") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.