# Packaging Engineer II

Hiring organization: [Gilead Sciences](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/gilead-sciences)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e42de16e-cba9-4ba1-8923-cf9fc6855a94

Listed on Gilead Sciences's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: United States - California - Foster City
- Salary: 102085 – 132110 USD per year

## Summary

This role supports commercial pharmaceutical packaging operations at external manufacturers, handling quality issues, validating packaging processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance for Gilead's drug products. It suits engineers with pharmaceutical manufacturing experience who can manage technical relationships with contract manufacturers and lead cross-functional product launches.

_Our summary, not Gilead Sciences's wording._

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field with 4+ years relevant industry experience, OR Master's degree in related field with 2+ years relevant industry experience
- Experience with shipping qualifications and transportation studies
- Experience creating material specifications, Bills of Materials, and packaging instructions
- Understanding of cGMPs and pharmaceutical manufacturing principles
- Familiarity with industry standards and test methods
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

## Nice to have

- Experience with package development for oral solid dose and parenteral products
- Experience supporting new product introductions and technology transfers
- Knowledge of distribution and cold chain shipping requirements
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical serialization requirements

Apply on Gilead Sciences's site: https://gilead.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/gileadcareers/job/United-States---California---Foster-City/Packaging-Engineer-II_R0053113-1