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Exec Director, Viral Vector Process Development at Gilead Sciences - ApplyBlast

Exec Director, Viral Vector Process Development

Gilead Sciences

3 months ago

3.5 on Glassdoor

Santa Monica, California, United States

Onsite

Full Time

Director

1 applicant

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About this role

This role serves as a People Leader accountable for end-to-end viral vector development, from construct design through clinical and commercial manufacturing support. The leader balances deep technical expertise in lentiviral vector systems with executive-level influence to build a high-performing organization capable of supporting ex vivo and emerging in vivo applications. Key duties include driving process scale-up, overseeing life cycle management, and recruiting top scientific talent within a matrixed cell and gene therapy environment.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end viral vector development from design to commercial manufacturing
Drive process scale-up and technology transfer to clinical and commercial sites
Build and scale a high-performing viral vector development organization
Provide executive-level influence on technical strategy and product decisions
Recruit, develop, and retain top scientific and leadership talent

Skills

Qualifications

PhD in Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Virology, or related field15+ years of experience in viral vector development

About Gilead Sciences

gilead.com

Headquarters

Foster City, California, United States

Company Size

10001+ employees

Founded

1987

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Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming patient care by advancing therapeutics in areas like HIV, liver disease, cancer, and inflammation. With a strong commitment to innovation, Gilead leads in the research and development of new medicines, aiming to make the world a healthier place. Their portfolio includes breakthrough therapies and ongoing advancements across multiple therapeutic areas, supported by a robust pipeline of clinical trials. Gilead is recognized for its contributions to public health and its efforts to improve access to vital medications.