Sr Packaging Engineer I

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.

Continuous Improvement

• 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.