Quality Engineer III

Quality Engineer III
United States - California - Foster CityUnited States - California - Oceanside

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company’s five core values. That’s because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

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Job Description


Specific Responsibilities:

• Facilitate process mapping sessions through collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
  
• Analyze data to provide insights and support decision making.
  
• Performs a wide variety of activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
  
• Develops solutions to more complex problems and drives process improvements as required.
  
• Normally receives minimal guidance on routine work, general instructions on new assignments.
  
• Coordinate and support Quality Metrics Programs across the Biologics QA organization to drive improvement initiatives.
  

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Leads projects where analysis requires an in-depth assessment, considering many variables, and potential consequences.
  
• Works on complex issues where analysis requires an in-depth assessment, considering many variables, and potential consequences.
  
• Uses basic statistical techniques for data analysis. Uses more complex research techniques and methodologies like six sigma and kaizen to improve process/product quality
  
• Exercises judgment within well-defined and established procedures and practices to determine appropriate action with minimal supervision
  

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Demonstrates proficiency in application of QE principles (ASQ Body of Knowledge), concepts, industry practices, and standards.
  
• Project Managment experience
  
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and excellent written & oral communications skills.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of Six Sigma, Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology, performance measures and quality improvement statistical is beneficial.
  
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint) is required.
  
• Experience with Data Analytics platforms (e.g. JMP, Mind Meister, Minitab, Tableau. Spotfire) preferred.
  
• Certification by ASQ (Certified Six Sigma Green Belt) or other industry-recognized professional organizations is a plus.
  

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a BS or BA in engineering or science related degree.
  
• 3+ years of relevant experience and a MS.
  

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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

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