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Gilead Sciences

Packaging Engineer II

Gilead Sciences

United States - California - Foster City · full time · Mid

$102,085 – $132,110

Listed on Gilead Sciences’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

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. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

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

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