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 II to design, launch, and operate a new biologics drug substance single-use manufacturing facility in Foster City, California. This hybrid role blends strategic facility planning with hands-on floor execution, requiring deep expertise in GMP compliance and biologics manufacturing.
What they're looking for
- Deep technical experience in biologics drug substance operations and single-use technologies
- Demonstrated experience designing or starting up GMP manufacturing facilities
- Strong knowledge of cGMP compliance and regulatory requirements
- Cross-functional leadership and collaboration across engineering, quality, and operations
- Process validation and equipment qualification expertise
- Problem-solving and process improvement capability in biologics manufacturing
What you'll be doing
- Lead design input and startup execution for new Foster City biologics manufacturing facility
- Execute dry runs, engineering runs, and validation studies to ensure operational readiness
- Provide technical guidance on equipment, automation, and digital manufacturing implementation
- Identify and implement process improvements for yield, efficiency, cost, and compliance
- Act as technical first responder during manufacturing campaigns to troubleshoot and stabilize operations
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