Gilead Sciences Inc

Sr Process Engineer II

Gilead Sciences Inc • $153K — $199K *
El Segundo, CA 90245In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Biotechnology or Life Sciences with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's Degree with at least 6 years of experience
  • Technical depth in late-stage clinical and commercial T cell and viral vector manufacturing
  • Experience in project management methodologies and structured problem-solving techniques
  • Strong understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environments and change control processes
  • Expertise in process equipment engineering, technology transfer, or pharmaceutical manufacturing

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain global process documentation for multi-site commercial processes
  • Conduct global change control impact assessments to ensure process consistency
  • Lead high-priority, complex global MSAT projects across multiple sites
  • Develop and implement standard investigation frameworks and playbooks
  • Act as a site-agnostic process expert supporting alignment with network strategy

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
  • Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses and stock-based long-term incentives
  • Paid time off benefits
  • Access to comprehensive benefits package
  • Support for employee wellbeing through targeted programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Global Process Stewardship
  • Own and maintain global process documentation, including Process Descriptions, Process Control Strategy, & process FMEAs for multi-site commercial processes
  • Conduct global change control impact assessments to ensure process consistency across the network
  • Support the development of a standardized documentation and governance framework to enable lifecycle management and harmonization

Project Leadership & Strategic Execution
  • Lead high-priority, complex global MSAT projects spanning multiple sites, functions, and jurisdictions
  • Contribute to Global MSAT project portfolio strategy, prioritization, and execution
  • Drive cross-functional alignment and ensure reliable execution of network-level initiatives

Operational Excellence & Process Consistency
  • Lead global investigations across sites to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
  • Develop and implement standard investigation frameworks and playbooks
  • Ensure adherence to global governance and change management processes to support process harmonization

Network Integration & Cross-Site Support
  • Act as a site-agnostic process expert, supporting alignment of site activities with network strategy
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Process Development, and Quality to bridge development and commercial operations
  • Support process harmonization and implementation of best practices across sites


Core Competencies:
  • Technical depth & process expertise in late-stage clinical and commercial T cell and viral vector manufacturing
  • Leadership without authority across a matrixed, global organization
  • Ability to establish business processes, drive standardization and governance in complex environments
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, as well as digital literacy
  • Ability to establish business processes, drive standardization and governance in complex environments


Basic Qualificaitons:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Biotechnology or Life Sciences with the following years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing, process development or process engineering with at least 8 years of relevant experience

OR
  • Masters in Engineering, Biotechnology or Life Sciences with the following years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing, process development or process engineering with at least 6 years of relevant experience


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Expertise in process equipment and engineering, technology transfer or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
  • Expertise in viral vector manufacturing is a plus
  • Cell culture, cell therapy or aseptic processing experience
  • Equipment and/or new technology design, qualification and testing experience in a cGMP environment (IQ, OQ, PQ) including process validation
  • Experience in Project Management and Project Management Methodology
  • Strong understanding of GMP environment and change control processes
  • Experience with investigations and structured problem solving methodologies (e.g., deviations, DMAIC, root cause analysis)
  • Proactive and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
  • Experience in engineering in highly regulated manufacturing environments


The salary range for this position is: $153,935.00 - $199,210.00. Kite 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.

About Gilead Sciences Inc

Gilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet need. With each new discovery and experimental drug candidate, they seek to improve the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases. Gilead's primary areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver disease, and serious cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.

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Learn more about Gilead Sciences Inc
Size
14,400 employees
Market Cap
$107.2 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$123 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$24.6 billion
NASDAQ
GILD
* Ladders Estimates

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