At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. **Job Description** The Senior Engineer II, Drug Delivery Innovation, will serve an important role in leading and executing projects and programs related to the innovation, feasibility, and de-risking of drug delivery technologies and combination products across Gilead’s pharmaceutical asset pipeline and portfolio. This individual will be responsible for technical leadership of highly cross-functional project teams and the high-quality execution of project deliverables. Qualified candidates should have experience and expertise in drug delivery technologies, combination product development, internal/external collaborations, project management, stakeholder management/communication, and working in a highly matrixed global environment. Qualified candidates should be self-motivated, organized, knowledgeable of relevant scientific literature and state-of-the-art, proactive, and collaborative. **Key Responsibilities:** + Lead cross-functional teams responsible for feasibility and de-risking of drug delivery and combination product technologies according to project timelines and deliverables. + Lead cross-functional teams responsible for development of innovative methods and technologies relevant to Gilead’s Long Acting Injectables Working Group + Maintain knowledge of Drug Delivery Innovation project portfolio and ensure cross-project alignment with evolving departmental and company-wide development goals. + Represent Device, Packaging, and Process development to internal and external stakeholders. + Develop and execute technical evaluation plans, conduct experiments on-site, and supervise experiments performed at contract sites. + Proactively resolve technical and non-technical project obstacles and challenges. + Cultivate and foster highly collaborative technical relationships with internal and external stakeholders. + Effectively communicate ideas, project goals, and results to team members and cross-functional leadership. + Propose and implement continuous improvements to internal processes and technical execution strategies. + Mentor other engineers and scientists in best practices for technical project execution and within the candidates area(s) of expertise + Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in technology, market and regulatory trends in drug delivery and combination product technologies. + Qualified candidates should be self-motivated and organized, knowledgeable of relevant scientific literature, passionate about the patients we serve, creative, open-minded, highly motivated, results-oriented, and have high learning agility. + Conduct other corporate duties as required. **Basic Qualifications:** + A Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific field and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant industry. + Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. + Proven track record in scientific development and evaluation of technology relevant to drug delivery and combination product technologies. + Able to exercise judgment within well-defined and established procedures and policies in order to determine and take appropriate action. **Preferred Qualifications:** + A Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific field and a minimum of six (6) years of relevant industry OR a Ph.D. and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant industry experience. + Strong research and lab-based skills requiring little to no supervision. The salary range for this position is: $157,590.00 - $203,940.00. 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*. For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing * Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. **For jobs in the United States:** Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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 ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster) poster. NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf) YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion. **For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:** Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.