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Director, Standards & Collaborations Global Solicited Program

Employer
Gilead Sciences
Location
Belmont, CA
Closing date
Nov 7, 2021

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Sector
Other
Organization Type
Corporate
Job Description

The Global Patient Safety (GLPS) department is a global function that is part of the Development organization within Gilead. The main Pharmacovigilance activities of GLPS are centered at three sites: Foster City and Santa Monica in the USA and Cambridge in the UK.

GLPS is organized within four distinct areas:

GLPS Operations: Responsible for case processing from receipt through to submission to external parties and operational support of clinical studies.
Medical Safety Science: Covers the medical input and scientific evaluation of safety data including ICSRs, aggregate data, risk management plans, aggregate reports and signal detection.
EU QPPV Office: EU QPPV and deputy EU QPPV responsibilities
Standards and Collaborations (S&C): Responsible for review of PV-related policies and global regulations, PV Alliance management and PV Agreements, Solicited Programs and REMS, audit and inspection readiness/support, training, performance and quality measures, PV support for Affiliates and Distributors and the team where this role will sit.
Gilead Sciences is seeking an ambitious individual to join the S&C team as a Director responsible for Global PV solicited program oversight. We are seeking a PV expert to execute strategy and ensure operational excellence in the following areas:

Developing and maintaining best practices to ensure compliance with global regulations as they relate to solicited programs required for the PSMF, inspection & audit readiness.
You will provide expertise to multiple stakeholders working closely with colleagues in Medical Affairs and Commercial and you will provide oversight of deliverables for these activities. The role would suit someone with strong communication skills and an ability to cope with a fast pace and moving targets, a broad PV and market research experience and an enthusiasm for understanding the business needs.

Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Develop / enhance strategic direction to provide innovative solutions to ensure compliance, quality and efficiency in support of Commercial and Medical Affairs solicited programs.
Executing the global strategy, inclusive of understanding the commercial and regulatory plans, due diligence activities, onboarding and training of third-party vendors.
Cross functional participation to support Gilead global initiatives involving patient safety
Review of audit execution plans and audit responses as they pertain to solicited programs, PSMF and third-party vendors
Responsible for performance evaluations; mentor junior staff to ensure competency in PV skills and knowledge.
May recruit, hire, mentor, and manage direct reports, with responsibility for employee performance evaluations
Job Skills:

Identifies and pursues global and long-term goals for the group, in collaboration with department head, taking into account and providing support for the strategic goals of the organization
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills; has ability to provide direction to a team, and to influence peers and team members appropriately.
Develops solutions to a wide range of complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation, ensuring solutions are consistent with organization objectives; develops concepts, techniques, standards, and new applications based on professional principles and theories; viewed as an expert within the organization
Serves as consultant to GLPS management in area of expertise and acts as a spokesperson for the GLPS organization in matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and long-term goals and objectives.
Reviews new regulatory requirements in area of responsibility, makes recommendations based on impact to existing processes and oversees implementation.
Maintains knowledge of company disease and therapeutic areas
Recognizes potential or impending problems, implements and delivers solutions.
Contributes to strategic planning of S&C, SOP creation and updates for GLPS, review and critique audits and data analysis pertaining to their projects or the wider GLPS organization, manages corrective actions and highlights concerns to GLPS management
Makes and effects decisions that are long-lasting and influence the future course of the GLPS organization. Decisions can affect the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the organization.
Education and Experience: At a minimum, the ideal candidate will possess

Scientific background with a medico-scientific university degree

Previous experience in multiple aspects of pharmacovigilance activities - several years and significant experience essential
Experience with all sources (including social media) and end to end management of the various types of safety information
Experience with the design & deployment of solicited programs including PAPs/PSPs, market research and HEOR.
Project management experience preferred or experience in managing complex projects
Performance management experience with direct reports
Has an excellent knowledge and understanding of applicable regulatory requirements

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