Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences

Senior Biologics Manufacturing Technical Expert

United States - California - Foster City · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$147k-$190kDetected 74 days ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role85
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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Green-card follow-through: 71%

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About the role

  • Gilead Sciences is seeking exceptional, hands-on technical experts in Biologics Drug Substance Single-Use GMP Manufacturing who thrive at the intersection of strategy, technical innovation, and real-world execution.

Responsibilities

  • Support first time execution readiness for unit operations, systems, and workflows. Perform dry runs, engineering runs, and end-to-end execution walkthroughs to identify gaps prior to GMP go-live.
  • Directly execute and document key operations on the plant floor in full compliance with cGMP expectations.
  • GMP Facility Startup and Equipment/Process Design Input
  • Provide manufacturing end-user input to facility, equipment, and automation design decisions.
  • Support implementation and manufacturing workflow development for the startup of digital manufacturing and data solutions in collaboration with automation, engineering, and information technology teams.
  • Participate in and support risk assessments and startup readiness activities for new equipment, processes, and workflows.
  • Partner with Technical Development to provide manufacturability input on process platforms, and translate new process requirements into equipment, automation, and documentation updates.
  • Develop innovative, intuitive, and pragmatic solutions to complex technical challenges.
  • Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Nice to have

  • BS degree in Science or Engineering with at least 6 years of technical experience in Biologics DS Manufacturing plus breadth of applied industry experience.

Skills

  • Deep technical experience across biologics DS operations and single‑use technologies
  • A builder's mindset-comfortable shifting between long‑range strategy and detailed, hands‑on execution
  • Collaboration across cross‑functional project, engineering, Quality, and operations teams
  • Adaptability and ownership, with a willingness to take on whatever is needed to successfully start up and run a new facility
  • Integrity, commitment to cGMP compliance, and a commitment to always act in the best interests of our patients

Compensation

  • $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*.
  • Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
  • 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.

Company info

  • At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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