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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
 

EH&S Manager – Corporate Safety Data Sheet Management

An invigorating opportunity is available in the Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Department as we continue to assemble a world-class EH&S team at Gilead.   To support the growth in operational footprint and headcount globally, the EH&S function is expanding its Corporate EH&S team to ensure compliance while developing a proactive EH&S culture via execution of initiatives associated with pursuit of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification at our headquarters in Foster City and Gilead sites globally.  The successful candidate will be joining a highly motivated and cross-functional team to coordinate, author, and manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for research, development and product materials produced by Gilead Sciences or Kite Pharma.  You must be an independent self-starter with superior analysis, multitasking, and problem-solving skills for simple to complex situations.  You will be relied upon as a subject matter expert in the areas for which you are responsible and should be eager to learn about and support other areas of the team when needed.  This individual must possess strong interpersonal capabilities that facilitate the explanation of complex topics straightforwardly to educate and coordinate management, colleagues, and customers about Safety Data Sheet authoring, publication, and periodic management to enable Gilead and Kite global research and development operations.

General Responsibilities of EH&S Team Members

The EH&S Manager – Corporate Safety Data Sheet Management will serve as an agent of change within their areas of responsibility while effectively ensuring compliance and proliferation of best practices throughout customer organizations. 

Identify, document, and resolve potential gaps in EH&S programs.

Establish a positive rapport with staff, scientists, and management to ensure a high level of customer service and serve as a primary point of contact for customer groups.

Assist with implementing general elements of Global EH&S Programs across Gilead, as defined by local, state, and federal agencies.

Essential Duties and Job Functions of the Role

Based at the Gilead Foster City campus, the specific responsibilities for this role focus on collaborating with research and development colleagues to author and publish Safety Data Sheets in compliance with all current Global Harmonization Standard requirements for research and development materials as well as marketed products.  Efforts will support operations global Gilead operations to ensure regulatory compliance as well as the advancement of EH&S culture while providing world-class customer service. This role requires ability to execute independently with periodic management and supervision.  This role is located in Foster City, California.  This role may support hybrid work opportunities (maximum of 1 day/week remote).

Safety Data Sheet Authoring and Management

The successful candidate will be expected to author, publish, and maintain all Safety Data Sheets created for Gilead research and development materials and marketed products to ensure compliance with all Global Harmonizations Standards for transport or handling.   

Management and coordination of all Safety Data Sheet authoring for Gilead and Kite research and development materials and marketed products.

Oversight and management of SDS authoring software platform, software vendor and associated contracts.

Management of internal digital library of published SDS for customer use.

Management of EH&S Corporate Document library to facilitate alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 EH&S management systems.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills RequiredBasic Qualifications:

High School Degree and Eleven Years Experience

OR

Associate’s degree and Nine Years Experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and Seven Years’ Experience

OR

Master’s degree and Five Years’ Experience

Degree in Toxicology/Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Sciences with progressive relevant experience in EH&S and industry preferred

Working knowledge of all relevant OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NFPA regulatory requirements. 

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated experience in interacting with regulatory agencies.

Demonstrated experience in working in collaborative teams.

Demonstrated experience with working under minimal supervision.

Demonstrated success with leading manager and peers without authority. 

Anticipate needs and problems while creating and implementing solutions.

The ability to effectively shift priorities on short notice and work at a rapid pace is required.

Relevant experience may supersede degree requirements.

Experience Preferred

Use and/or management of EH&S Management Software.

Proven effectiveness at improving processes to increase efficiency and customer service.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred

Professional Certification such as CSP or CIH.

Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industry.

People Leader Accountabilities

Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

Gilead Core Values

Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

Teamwork (Working Together)

Excellence (Being Your Best)

Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

 

The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. 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.

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