Process Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Directly manage a team responsible for the frontline technical manufacturing support of commercial and clinical cell therapy products
Build and manage a team; provide necessary training and ongoing coaching, discipline and recognition of direct staff, including performing annual performance reviews
Manages technical support staff schedules to ensure shift coverage within a Production Suite or across Production Suites
Ensure successful manufacturing production runs by assessing risk, implementing preventative measures, investigating, and troubleshooting equipment and process issues
Investigate and resolve production issues, identifying root cause, and proposing process improvements to senior management
In conjunction with various internal and external stakeholders, manages team that investigates and coordinates the resolution of deviations through comprehensive investigations using Root Cause Analysis tools
Devises and implements CAPAs to address root cause and ensure effectiveness
Collaborating with technical and operational stakeholders to resolve production events and issues
Trends key process performance metrics
Participates in internal audit/inspection
Represents Manufacturing operations in Change Control, CAPA and Deviation meetings
Ensure staff maintains GMP and technical training and provides training/guidance to the Process Engineering direct reports
May lead and/or manage manufacturing projects
Other tasks and duties as assigned by Management

Requirements:

BS in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or equivalent with 4+ years of experience. OR
MS in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or equivalent with 2+ years of experience. OR
AS in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or equivalent with 5+ years of experience or
High School Diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of experience.

Preferred Requirements:

Engineering degree preferred

Previous supervisory or managerial experience is desired
Broad technical knowledge of cGMP compliance and experience with Production Support activities (e.g. floor support, leading investigations, technical writing, deviation reports, change controls, and corrective actions)
Possesses good communication skills to promote cross function discussions and communications
Experience leading cross functional teams to obtain project deliverables
Experience with investigation and root cause analysis tools
Working knowledge of scientific and engineering principles
Skilled at creating and delivering presentations
Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Presentation, Access, and Project
Cell culture, cell/gene therapy and/or aseptic processing experience is desired
Certified Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt or similar is a plus
Knowledge of ERP systems implementation is desirable

The salary range for this position is: $94,690.00 - $122,540.00. Gilead 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.

For jobs in the United States:

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.

NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

For jobs in France:

Conformément à la Loi « Informatique et Libertés » (06/01/78), nous vous informons du fait que les données personnelles renseignées pourront faire l'objet d'un traitement informatique par Gilead et pourront être transmises aux Organismes Sociaux. Par ailleurs, vous disposez d'un droit d'accès, de rectification et de suppression des données vous concernant. Vous pouvez exercer ce droit en contactant: FranceDataPrivacy@gilead.com