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Director, Product Quality Small Molecule

Gilead Sciences

Company websitegilead.com (Gilead Sciences, opens in new tab)

Base salary $191,250  to $247,500

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Monica, CA +1 more

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  • LocationSanta Monica, CA +1 more
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (43 min ago) · observed since
All places named
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Foster City, CA

About this job

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
 

·       Provide quality leadership on cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, driving alignment and decision making, performing a scientifically sound and risk-based evaluation of process and product quality data, and developing patient-oriented strategies

  • Execute/drive product strategies through in-depth quality and scientific knowledge related to product development, technology transfers, global regulatory filing strategies, analytical methods, stability, drug substance and drug product specifications and In-Process Controls (IPCs)
  • Lead Product Quality Team (PQT) activities to align product quality strategy, priorities, and deliverables across the product lifecycle.
  • Through the product quality risk register, drive identification, assessment, and mitigation of product quality risks using a science- and risk-based approach.
  • Monitor and review cross-functional process and product data to identify trends and ensure quality and compliance risks are proactively addressed and escalated, as needed.
  • Lead the development of control strategies, including in-process controls, starting material, drug substance and drug product specifications, stability strategy, and comparability approaches.
  • Author and approve regulatory filings associated with product quality and support responses to health authority questions.
  • Provide cross-functional guidance to align product quality strategy across development, manufacturing, analytical, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Assess product quality impact for changes, deviations, and events, and ensure appropriate implementation plans are developed.
  • Support drug substance and drug product technology transfer and new product launches.
  • Ensure inspection readiness, including PAI/PLI preparation through participation as a product expert.
  • Apply science- and risk-based evaluation to complex issues and develop practical, patient-focused solutions that balance quality, regulatory expectations, and business needs.
  • Communicate complex quality and technical information clearly to leadership, cross-functional teams, and regulatory agencies.
  • Act as delegate to the Senior Director, Product Quality Heads, as needed
The salary range for this position is: $191,250.00 - $247,500.00. 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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Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.


For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.

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Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the  legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
 

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.


Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.


For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Source: Gilead Sciences on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($191,250) is above 82% of the 937 Business Operations roles in California listed on this site; 7 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $145,000; the middle half runs from $124,000 to $178,420.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Gilead Sciences roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Gilead Sciences roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Director, Product Quality Small Molecule (this listing)$191,250 - $247,500
Senior Medical Scientist Liaison (MSL)- South Texas$191,250 - $247,500
Director, QC Technology & Innovation$191,250 - $247,500
Director, Product Quality Small Molecule$191,250 - $247,500
Director, Product Quality Small Molecule$191,250 - $247,500
Director, Ethics & Compliance InvestigationsFrom $191,250
Director, Digital Quality GMP Computer OversightFrom $191,250

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Gilead Sciences roles · How to read the bar

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2026-11-03
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Location as the employer wrote it: United States - California - Santa Monica • United States - California - Foster City

The salary range for this position is: $191,250.00 - $247,500.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining bas

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