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 design, launch, and operate a new biologics drug substance single-use manufacturing facility in Foster City, California. This hybrid technical and execution role combines strategic facility design with hands-on floor leadership during startup and ongoing GMP operations.
What they're looking for
- Deep technical experience in biologics drug substance operations and single-use manufacturing technologies
- Proven ability to manage both strategic design and detailed hands-on execution in manufacturing
- Cross-functional collaboration experience with project, engineering, quality, and operations teams
- Strong cGMP compliance knowledge and commitment to regulatory requirements
- Experience with process validation, equipment startup, and manufacturing facility operations
- Adaptability and ownership mentality in complex, dynamic startup environments
What you'll be doing
- Lead design, startup execution, and ongoing cGMP manufacturing operations for new Foster City facility
- Conduct dry runs, engineering runs, and validation studies; stabilize operations and resolve issues real-time
- Provide manufacturing input to facility, equipment, and automation design; partner on process manufacturability
- Identify and implement process improvements for yield, efficiency, compliance, safety, and cost optimization
- Serve as technical advisor to senior management and cross-functional project teams on significant matters
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