Manager, Quality Assurance - Distribution

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Job Description
 

The Manager, Quality Assurance - Distribution (US market), a member of the Global Product Distribution & Affiliates (GPD&A) group, supports distribution of Gilead products (including prescription samples)  within the US market. This role acts as Designated Representative (DR) for Asegua Therapeutics LLC’s (Asegua), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilead Sciences Inc, and works closely with the Director QA as well as with internal & external stakeholders, to ensure quality requirements are met and compliance to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) is adhered to for Gilead products, throughout the US distribution network to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Designated Representative (DR), for Asegua, responsible for ensuring compliance with National Association or Boards of Pharmacies (NABP) Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors (VAWD) requirements as well as all relevant regulations pertaining to current best practice

• Responsible for maintaining the Californian Board of Pharmacy Wholesale Drug Permit (license) by ensuring all licensee requirements are met

• Manage medical samples process for Gilead products in the US market and ensure compliance with the Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) 

• Support the engagement program for quality with Gilead’s US trading partners/customers

• Support operational activities relating to implementation of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requirements, as required

• Act as Deputy Designated Representative (dDR) for Gilead Sciences Inc., supporting the DR to ensure compliance with state pharmacy state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to current best practice

• Support market actions, including recall, of Gilead/Asegua products distributed in US market

• Support Complaints process for US market and investigations into suspect product, as required.

• Generate, review and/or approve QMS records such as deviations (internal & external), CAPAs & Change Controls related to QA Operations supporting US market

• Support implementation of existing and new US requirements & guidelines pertaining to product distribution in Gilead’s processes & procedures

• Collaborate with Global QA teams as well as working cross-functionally with Trade Operations personnel and other relevant colleagues supporting all aspects of US product distribution

• Host/Support NAPB audits of Asegua as well as supporting external FDA audits and internal audit programs, as required

• Generate & maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other types of documentation to ensure quality objectives are met

• Deliver training to colleagues in processes & procedures relevant to GDP compliance as it relates to activities covering US market

• Participate in gap analyses and risk assessments of processes & procedures against relevant GDP guidelines as well as corporate standards.

• Participate in local and corporate projects and process improvement initiatives, as required.

 

Knowledge, Experience & Behaviors:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a BS or BA (a pharmacy degree or equivalent an advantage).

• Deep knowledge and experience in quality assurance in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

• Experience in US market to include supporting FDA inspections.

• Demonstrates proficiency in Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and and Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) requirements.

• Capable of assessing and communicating the impact of relevant requirements to the business and ability to engage with multiple stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

• Excellent organization and prioritization skills and ability to work on specified projects with tight timelines is required.

• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, and ability to consistently meet high standards required in Compliance.

• Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

 

Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity (always doing the right thing)

• Teamwork (collaborating in good faith)

• Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)

• Accountability (taking personal responsibility)

• Inclusion (encouraging diversity)

 

The salary range for this position is: $136,340.00 - $176,440.00. 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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