QA Specialist III

Job Description

A computer science background is required, along with hands-on experience in backend development and coding practices.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Quality SME for SAP QM and Digital Quality solutions translating GMP business needs into system requirements and process improvements
• Support SAP QM incident management, sustainment, and solution releases
• Drive standardization and optimization of quality processes (e.g., material status, usage decision, jurisdictional control)
• Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and IT
• Support global deployments through testing, change management, documentation, and training
• Contribute to continuous improvement and KPI‑based performance monitoring
• Performs a wide variety of activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participates in developing Standard Operating Procedures to ensure quality objectives are met.
• May facilitate external audits/inspection processes as SAP SME, supporting implementation of corrective actions as needed.
• May assist with compliance audits as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ years of relevant experience in a GMP environment related field and a BS or BA. (computer science)
• OR
• 4+ years of relevant experience and an MS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong GMP and Quality Systems knowledge
• Familiarity with MES, LIMS (or GLIMS), and document management systems
• Demonstrates strong verbal, technical writing and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• SAP system development, coding and/or validation.
• A computer science background is required, along with hands-on experience in backend development and coding practices.

The salary range for this position is: $107,185.00 - $138,710.00. 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.