Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC, Combination Products and Device

Biopharma Careers; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences, Inc. seeks a Director of CMC Regulatory Affairs for Combination Products and Device to set global regulatory strategy and lead cross-functional teams across PDM, Global Regulatory Affairs, and Quality.

The role shapes development and lifecycle strategies, anticipates regulatory risk, and enables successful registrations worldwide. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years in CMC/regulatory affairs with device or combination product experience, strong leadership, and proven

Qualifications

• Scientific degree with extensive experience in CMC, device or combination product development and global regulatory affairs.
• Experience defining and leading regulatory strategies for complex products.
• Deep knowledge of global regulatory requirements for devices and combination products.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead global CMC regulatory strategy for device and combination product portfolios.
• Influence development, manufacturing, control strategy, and lifecycle decisions with regulatory risk awareness.
• Lead complex regulatory issue resolution across programs with evolving regulations.
• Oversee global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA, NDA/BLA/MAA) and significant post-approval changes.
• Represent CMC in health authority interactions on device topics.
• Drive alignment of global regulatory interpretations across regions and functions.
• Bridge global, regional, and functional stakeholders to execute regulatory priorities.
• Contribute to strategic direction of regulatory capability and knowledge sharing.

Skills

CMC regulatory affairs

Device/regulatory strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory submissions

Health authority engagement

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in science

MA/MS/MBA

PharmD/PhD

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 Description

The Director, CMC Regulatory Affairs – Combination Products and Device is responsible for setting and leading global CMC regulatory strategy for complex, high-impact device and combination product portfolios, programs, or regulatory domains. This role serves as a strategic thought partner in strategy and execution, to shape development and lifecycle strategy, anticipate regulatory risk, and enable successful global registration and lifecycle management. The Director operates at a strategic level across PDM, Global Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and other cross-functional functions, guiding decisions where regulatory pathways may be complex, evolving, or without clear precedent, while ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term capability building.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and lead global CMC regulatory strategy for complex device and combination product portfolios, programs, or critical regulatory workstreams
• Shape global regulatory approaches that support product development, registration, lifecycle management, patient supply continuity, and long-term business objectives
• Serve as a strategic partner with cross-functional team by influencing key development, manufacturing, control strategy, and lifecycle decisions with a clear understanding of regulatory risk and opportunity
• Lead resolution of complex regulatory issues for combination product and device programs, including areas where regulations are evolving or where explicit precedent may be limited
• Guide development of regulatory risk mitigation and contingency strategies across major programs and submissions
• Oversee regulatory strategy and execution for major global submissions, significant post-approval changes, and other critical regulatory milestones (IND/CTA, NDA/BLA/MAA, Notified Body Opinion)
• Represent CMC Regulatory Affairs during health authority interactions on CMC topics relevant to combination products and device
• Drive consistent interpretation and implementation of global regulations, standards, and policy trends relevant to devices and combination products, and influence internal approaches accordingly
• Act as a bridge across global, regional, and functional stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and execution against regulatory priorities
• Contribute to the strategic direction of combination product and device regulatory capability, including process improvements, knowledge sharing, talent development, and future-facing regulatory practices
• Participate in external industry forums, conferences, or policy-shaping discussions, as appropriate, to strengthen external insight and help inform Gilead’s regulatory position

Qualifications

• A scientific degree with extensive directly relevant experience in CMC, device or combination product development, and global regulatory affairs 12+ years with BA/ BS
• 10+ years with MA/ MS/ MBA
• 8+ years with PharmD/ PhD
• Significant experience defining and leading regulatory strategies for complex products, technologies, submissions, or regulatory domains
• Deep knowledge of global regulatory requirements, standards, and evolving expectations relevant to devices and combination products
• Demonstrated success influencing strategy and decision-making across senior cross-functional stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments
• Strong experience engaging with health authorities and shaping regulatory approaches for significant business and development milestones
• Demonstrated strategic acumen, sound judgment, and ability to lead through ambiguity and change
• Advanced communication, presentation, and leadership skills

About Gilead

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.

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

The salary range for this position is: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00. 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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