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 technical expert to design, establish, and operate a new biologics drug substance single-use manufacturing facility in Foster City, California. This hybrid role combines strategic facility design with hands-on floor execution, requiring deep expertise in biologics manufacturing and single-use technologies.
What they're looking for
- Deep technical experience in biologics drug substance operations and single-use manufacturing technologies
- Proven track record leading GMP manufacturing facility design and startup initiatives
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across engineering, quality, and operations teams
- Demonstrated expertise in process validation, equipment qualification, and cGMP compliance
- Experience with digital manufacturing solutions, automation, and data systems implementation
- Advanced problem-solving ability with comfort shifting between strategy and hands-on execution
What you'll be doing
- Lead manufacturing startup execution including dry runs, engineering runs, and GMP readiness activities for new facility
- Provide technical input on facility, equipment, and process design; support automation and digital systems implementation
- Execute and document manufacturing operations on plant floor while ensuring full cGMP compliance
- Develop and execute process and equipment validation studies; serve as technical responder during manufacturing campaigns
- Identify and implement process improvements to optimize yield, capacity, efficiency, and compliance
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