Vice President, Edmonton Manufacturing Operations and Site Head
Core
Lead the strategy, culture, performance, and operational execution of Gilead's Edmonton manufacturing site, serving as the primary legal representative and director of Gilead Alberta ULC.
Role type
Senior executive (VP/Site Head)
Builds
Clinical and commercial drug-substance manufacturing, packaging, analytical testing, and supply chain operations
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing (small-molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients)
Required skills
Senior leadership in regulated manufacturing, strategy development, operational excellence, regulatory compliance (cGMP, ICH), financial acumen, stakeholder management, risk management, change management
Preferred skills
Experience with global regulatory expectations (US, Canada, Japan), technology adoption, succession planning
Technologies
Automation, digital capabilities, new technologies
Responsibilities
Lead the Site Leadership Team and align cross-functional functions; Translate enterprise priorities into site strategy and operating plans; Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient site operations; Build and develop a high-performing leadership team; Sponsor transformational change and continuous improvement; Provide strategic oversight for manufacturing, packaging, testing, and supply chain; Contribute to CMC strategy and governance; Ensure inspection readiness and compliance; Develop and manage budgets and capital plans; Establish business-continuity and risk-management plans; Represent Gilead with government officials and external stakeholders; Fulfill legal and fiscal responsibilities as a director.
Seniority
Executive (VP), hands-on IC with strategic oversight