Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development.
This position resides in the Packaging Development team, which is responsible for designing, developing, and qualifying packaging solutions to meet the needs of patients. This position will have responsibilities in three main areas:
Packaging design/development
Continuous improvement
Packaging sustainability
Job Requirements Packaging Design/Development
Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for oral solid dosage forms, parenterals, biologics, and combination products
Collaborate with other functional areas to ensure packaging meets design requirements for protection, compliance, function, and usability.
Conduct material selection, prototyping, and performance testing.
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and consistency in ways of working
Author/review/approve new or optimized SOPs related to packaging
Sustainability
Drive sustainable packaging strategies and initiatives
Use LCA tools to evaluate and implement sustainable alternatives to new products and existing packaging components
Monitor sustainability KPIs to support corporate sustainability goals
Technical, Documentation and Compliance
Author packaging specifications, test protocols, reports, and change controls
Ensure that packaging systems comply with product design controls and global regulatory requirements
Knowledge
A detailed understanding of component and line qualification.
Knowledge of FDA and cGMP standards.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate OR
Master’s and 4+ years of relevant experience OR
Bachelor’s and 6+ years of relevant experience OR
Preferred Qualifications
B.S. degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, package engineering, or a related scientific field
Prior experience in a cGMP-related industry is highly desirable.
Prior experience with process excellence or lean methodologies
Experience with design software (ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, etc.) and prototyping is strongly desirable.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Experience collaborating with external suppliers, contract manufacturing organizations, or contract test laboratories is desirable.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge of package development principles.
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This position resides in the Packaging Development team, which is responsible for designing, developing, and qualifying packaging solutions to meet the needs of patients. This position will have responsibilities in three main areas:
Packaging design/development
Continuous improvement
Packaging sustainability
Job Requirements Packaging Design/Development
Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for oral solid dosage forms, parenterals, biologics, and combination products
Collaborate with other functional areas to ensure packaging meets design requirements for protection, compliance, function, and usability.
Conduct material selection, prototyping, and performance testing.
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and consistency in ways of working
Author/review/approve new or optimized SOPs related to packaging
Sustainability
Drive sustainable packaging strategies and initiatives
Use LCA tools to evaluate and implement sustainable alternatives to new products and existing packaging components
Monitor sustainability KPIs to support corporate sustainability goals
Technical, Documentation and Compliance
Author packaging specifications, test protocols, reports, and change controls
Ensure that packaging systems comply with product design controls and global regulatory requirements
Knowledge
A detailed understanding of component and line qualification.
Knowledge of FDA and cGMP standards.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate OR
Master’s and 4+ years of relevant experience OR
Bachelor’s and 6+ years of relevant experience OR
Preferred Qualifications
B.S. degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, package engineering, or a related scientific field
Prior experience in a cGMP-related industry is highly desirable.
Prior experience with process excellence or lean methodologies
Experience with design software (ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, etc.) and prototyping is strongly desirable.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Experience collaborating with external suppliers, contract manufacturing organizations, or contract test laboratories is desirable.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge of package development principles.
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