Project Manager, Device Engineering

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Project Manager

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.

Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

The Device, Packaging, and Process (DPP) function is a key component of Gilead’s Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization, providing a portfolio of technologies for selection and implementation by product teams. These technologies enable product teams to develop and execute a strategy to differentiate our products and ensure Gilead is highly competitive in commercial markets. The Project Manager collaborates and assists with alignment with DPP combination product teams and facilitates the execution of project plans.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones and resource allocations
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and objectives
• Monitor progress against plan, identify potential risk and issues, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Effectively communicate ideas, project goals, and results to team members across functions and departments, including device development, packaging, quality, regulatory affairs and manufacturing.
• Communicate regularly with key stakeholders, including project sponsors, senior management and external partners or customers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
• Qualified candidates should be self-motivated and organized, passionate about scientific inquiry and investigation, and collaborative in addressing potential challenges.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• A B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or a related scientific field with 6+ years of relevant experience, OR a M.S. degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Must be able to exercise judgment within well-defined and established procedures and policies in order to determine and take appropriate action.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or…