Packaging Engineer

Job Description

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.

• Apply basic knowledge of manufacturing and packaging systems, methods, procedures, and regulatory affairs.
• Work on routine to basic scope problems with guidance, requiring evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Exercise judgment within well‑defined practices and policies to select methods and techniques for solutions.
• Provide engineering knowledge in planning, organization, and implementation of projects within specified objectives.
• Contribute to drafting communications, procedures, and protocols as writing skills develop.
• Interface with contract manufacturers to address standard documentation and compliance issues.
• Support and revise specifications; resolve technical issues with material suppliers.
• Collaborate with vendors to develop alternate designs for packaging components and translate into actionable specifications.
• Travel to contract packaging sites to oversee qualification activities as needed.

• BS or MS degree in a science or engineering field or related technical discipline.
• 2 years of relevant industry experience with a BS/BA, or no relevant experience with an MS in a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of typical computer applications.
• Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet departmental goals.
• Interest in developing technical writing and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel to contract sites for qualification activities.

The salary range for this position is: $94,945.00 - $. 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*.

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

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status or other non‑job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.

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