Manager, Lab Operations

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

9h

About The Position

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 Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. As a Manager, Laboratory Operations , your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience; OR Masters' degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD and 0+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must think critically and creatively, determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems, and have strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in laboratory operations
• Experience in cross-site collaboration and project management.
• Experience working with Upstream and Downstream equipment (e.g. SU Bioreactor, Akta, TFF) and associated data collection & retrieval is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
• Lead readiness for inspections, audits, and internal walkthroughs
• Coordinate with Facilities, EHS, IT, and other departments as needed to resolve operational issues quickly
• Create and manage SPARC tickets to support lab and equipment moves, facility issues, and routine lab requests.
• Manage inventory and procurement processes to maintain adequate supplies and resources for laboratory activities.
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment including bioreactors, cell counters, metabolite analyzers, solution mixers, chromatography skids, pump systems and endotoxin analyzers.
• Collaborate with scientific lab leads to develop and implement laboratory policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Support onboarding of equipment
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement lean, 5S, or digital solutions to improve lab efficiency
• Participate in meetings and projects to share knowledge, resources, and best practices.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager