Sr Manufacturing Technical Expert II
Gilead Sciences · Foster City, CA
CMCFull-time$169k–$219kCompany career page
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Role summary
Gilead Sciences seeks a senior manufacturing technical expert to lead the design, startup, and operation of a new biologics drug substance single-use facility in Foster City, California. This hybrid role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, requiring deep expertise in GMP manufacturing and single-use technologies.
What they're looking for
- Deep technical experience in biologics drug substance operations and single-use manufacturing technologies
- Demonstrated ability to shift between strategic planning and detailed hands-on execution
- Cross-functional leadership experience across project, engineering, quality, and operations teams
- Strong cGMP compliance knowledge and commitment to regulatory requirements
- Experience designing and executing manufacturing facility startups and process validation studies
- Proficiency with digital manufacturing tools and ability to apply AI solutions to technical challenges
What you'll be doing
- Support first-time execution readiness through dry runs, engineering runs, and completion walkthroughs prior to GMP launch
- Provide manufacturing input to facility, equipment, and automation design decisions during facility development
- Directly execute and document key operations on the manufacturing floor in full cGMP compliance
- Develop and execute process and equipment validation studies at full scale
- Identify and implement process improvements to optimize yield, efficiency, compliance, and safety
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