About the Role
This role leads the development and execution of strategic priorities and operational improvements within the patient safety function, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory expectations, and continuous advancement of pharmacovigilance practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead the formulation and implementation of long-term strategies for patient safety operations.
- Drive business excellence initiatives to optimize safety processes and workflows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety strategy with broader organizational goals.
- Oversee performance metrics and key indicators for patient safety functions.
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements in pharmacovigilance activities.
- Guide change management efforts related to safety systems and operational updates.
- Support the adoption of innovative technologies and digital solutions in safety operations.
- Manage strategic planning cycles and progress tracking for patient safety programs.
- Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders on safety-related projects.
- Lead organizational readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
- Develop and maintain governance frameworks for safety operations.
- Provide strategic insights to senior leadership on patient safety trends and risks.
- Oversee resource planning and budgeting for strategic initiatives.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the safety organization.
- Ensure alignment of safety practices with corporate quality and compliance standards.
- Lead enterprise-wide initiatives connecting safety data with business decision-making.
- Evaluate and prioritize opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains.
- Support the integration of patient safety considerations in product development.
- Champion data transparency and accuracy across safety reporting systems.
- Coordinate strategic communications related to safety performance and improvements.
- Mentor and develop team members in strategic and operational disciplines.
- Lead scenario planning for emerging safety challenges and regulatory shifts.
- Ensure scalability of safety operations in line with company growth.
- Promote cross-divisional collaboration to enhance safety intelligence.
- Maintain oversight of strategic project portfolios within patient safety.
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package offered.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with flexibility based on role and location.
Team
Part of the Global Patient Safety organization, collaborating across functions to enhance safety systems and business performance.
Why Gilead
- The organization fosters innovation, inclusion, and purpose-driven work to advance global health.
- Employees are empowered to contribute to meaningful medical advancements.
- A culture of collaboration and accountability supports professional growth.
- Focus on sustainability and ethical practices in all operations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
- Committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Provides equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, religion, or background.
- Supports accessibility and accommodations for qualified applicants.
Available for qualified candidates where permitted by policy and law.
