Gilead Sciences · 3 hours ago
Director, Lab Operations
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $272K/yr
8+ years expGilead Sciences is a leading company focused on creating a healthier world by tackling significant diseases. The Director of Lab Operations will lead a team to provide high-quality support services, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance across lab operations globally.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Identify and lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize lab efficiency, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in lab operations strategy
Drive implementation of operational excellence practices (Lean, 5S, etc)
Responsible for oversight and direction to all lab ops projects to ensure schedule and budget are maintained
Contribute to planning and oversee equipment relocations, space modifications, and occupancy changes, with minimal business disruption
Maintain operational KPIs and dashboarding to provide visibility of overall performance
Forecast and manage budgets for consumables and headcount
Oversee capital investment planning (new instruments, facility upgrades etc)
Lead strategic and operational decisions to address both immediate and long-term needs related to laboratory space, staffing, and equipment capacity
Ensure compliance with EHS standards, biosafety, chemical safety, and controlled substance handling
Promote a proactive culture of safety across all laboratories
Create a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of lab operation specialists
Partner with external stakeholders (facilities, EHS, Manufacturing Operation, Global Quality) to ensure efficient and safe operations in compliance with company policies and environmental health and safety guidelines
Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership in shaping lab capabilities for future needs
Qualification
Required
Advanced Scientific (Ph.D.) degree with 8+ years' experience in the pharma/biotech industry; OR
Masters' degree with 10+ years' experience in the pharma/biotech industry; OR
Bachelors' degree with 12+ years' experience in the pharma/biotech industry
Preferred
Prior experience in lab operations
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to collaboratively lead and work in cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to calmly give direction and drive problem-solving with logic under pressure
Exhibits roll-up-your-sleeve servant leadership who leads by example
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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