Director, Analytical Operations

Gilead Sciences

Base: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00; bonus/equity: dis...
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Phd in engineering or life sciences
8+ years pharmaceutical analytical development
Hands-on experience with liquid handling and robotics
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Director of Analytical Operations to lead laboratory automation efforts within their Analytical Development organization. The role involves transforming manual processes into automated workflows to enhance laboratory efficiency and data quality

Job Summary

  • The Director will serve as a technical and strategic leader responsible for transforming manual sample preparation into seamless, continuous high-throughput operations.
  • This role requires partnering closely with stakeholders in PDM and IT/Digital to drive digital transformation across method development and sample management.
  • Gilead offers a competitive salary range of $226,185.00 - $292,710.00 along with discretionary bonuses, stock incentives, and comprehensive benefits.

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Gilead Sciences is seeking a Director of Analytical Operations to lead laboratory automation efforts within their Analytical Development organization. The role involves transforming manual processes into automated workflows to enhance laboratory efficiency and data quality.

Salary

Base: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Engineering or Life Sciences
  • 8+ years pharmaceutical analytical development
  • Hands-on experience with liquid handling and robotics
  • Integration of automation with LIMS/ELN/SDMS systems
  • Strong understanding of data integrity principles
  • Experience supervising automation engineering teams

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic thinking connecting investments to business value
  • Change leadership driving stakeholder adoption
  • Lean/continuous improvement application in labs
  • Vendor and partner relationship management
  • Capital planning and ROI model development

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
  • 8+ years relevant experience in pharma/biotech lab automation
  • Proven track record delivering integrated automated laboratory workflows

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