Packaging Engineer III

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Packaging & External Manufacturing Support

• Provide technical support for routine commercial packaging operations at external Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), including management of deviations, complaints, and investigations related to packaging, labeling, and logistics.
• Drive timely issue resolution to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuity of supply. Review deviations and CAPAs from external packaging site
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external contract packaging organizations and packaging component suppliers.

Technology Transfer & Validation

• Collaborate with Technical Development to provide input on manufacturability, scalability, and packaging design for oral solid dose products, parenteral products, biologics and combination products.
• Lead or support technology transfer activities for packaging processes from development to commercial manufacturing.
• Participate in or lead packaging process validation activities for oral solid dose products and parenteral products across global manufacturing networks.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Supply Continuity

• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and external partners to ensure uninterrupted commercial supply.
• Represent Packaging & Labeling on CMC teams, supporting lifecycle management activities for Gilead products.
• Support department leadership with resource planning and financial reporting activities.

Packaging Development & Documentation

• Review and approve specifications for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging components used for commercial products.
• Author and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and packaging process instructions for new and existing products.
• Initiate change controls, deviations and CAPAs in Gilead Quality Management system when required.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory, and internal quality requirements applicable to global pharmaceutical packaging operations.
• Support regulatory submissions, regulatory agency inspections, and quality audits related to packaging and labeling activities, as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field with minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience,

OR

• Master's degree in a related field with minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.

Knowledge, Experience And Skills

• Experience performing shipping qualifications and transportation studies including protocol authoring, sample preparation and report authoring.
• Experience creating material specifications (primary, secondary and tertiary packaging materials and components), Bill of Materials, packaging instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Experience with package development for for various pharmaceutical products such as oral solid dose and parenteral products (small molecules or biologics) is a plus.
• Experience working with packaging sites and external contract packaging organizations to support routine production.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, technology transfers, and commercial launches in major global markets.
• Understanding of cGMPs, pharmaceutical manufacturing principles, and global packaging standards.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and test methods (e.g., USP, ISO, ASTM). Knowledge of distribution and cold chain shipping requirements for oral solid dose and parenteral products is a plus.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical serialization requirements, including DSCSA and EU Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project timelines.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Overnight travel may be required up to 20% of the time.

Pay and benefits

The salary range for this position is: $117,895.00 - $152,570.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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