Strategic Leader, Analytical Development

Biopharma Careers; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 243,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking a Sr. Director of Analytical Development to lead analytical strategies from discovery through regulatory submissions.

You will shape method development, transfer strategies, and a compliant, scalable testing platform across the pipeline, collaborating with Regulatory, Quality, and external labs. The role requires deep expertise in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical analytics, leadership experience, and a track record of delivering through others; a PhD in a related

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a technical organization.
• Expertise in analytical development and product characterization.
• Understanding of cGMP and global regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex science to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an organization from Directors to Research Associates.
• Drive phase-appropriate analytical strategies across the pipeline.
• Develop and transfer analytical methods to QC and external labs.
• Define the AD technology roadmap and deploy innovative tech.
• Manage budgets, headcount, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory expectations.

Skills

Senior leadership

Analytical development

Regulatory filings

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/related

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

Mass spectrometry

Method transfer to QC/CMOs

Job description

Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking a Sr. Director of Analytical Development to lead analytical strategies from discovery through regulatory submissions.

You will shape method development, transfer strategies, and a compliant, scalable testing platform across the pipeline, collaborating with Regulatory, Quality, and external labs. The role requires deep expertise in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical analytics, leadership experience, and a track record of delivering through others; a PhD in a related