Director of Laboratory Services & Operations

Gilead Sciences Inc.; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. in Foster City, California, is seeking an Associate Director, Laboratory Services & Operations to lead a team delivering safe, efficient, and reliable scientific execution across Technical Development.

You will manage lab readiness, asset management, vendor services, and infrastructure, partnering across functions. The role drives continuous improvement, manages budgets and vendors, and builds strong partnerships with Finance, Quality, Facilities, and scientific leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher degree in a relevant field and extensive leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex operational programs and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, contracts, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop managers and professionals; set goals and priorities.
• Oversee lab readiness programs ensuring safety, organization, and productivity.
• Establish service standards and scalable processes for stakeholders.
• Manage equipment and asset lifecycle and related resources.
• Plan lab infrastructure, relocations, and expansions with stakeholders.
• Lead vendor relationships and monitor service performance.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting and cost effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.
• Build partnerships with scientific leadership, Facilities, EH&S, Procurement, and Quality.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Engineering/Business/Operations Management

Master's degree in Life Sciences/Engineering/Business/Operations Management

PhD/PharmD in Life Sciences/Engineering/Business/Operations Management

Job description

Gilead Sciences Inc. in Foster City, California, is seeking an Associate Director, Laboratory Services & Operations to lead a team delivering safe, efficient, and reliable scientific execution across Technical Development.

You will manage lab readiness, asset management, vendor services, and infrastructure, partnering across functions. The role drives continuous improvement, manages budgets and vendors, and builds strong partnerships with Finance, Quality, Facilities, and scientific leadership,