Director of Engineering

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 fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the day-to-day activities of the Engineering team.
• As a member of the site leadership team, contributes to the realization of Gilead's Global Manufacturing mission, strategy and goals
• Manages Engineering personnel, including developing talent, performing training, and writing performance reviews.
• Responsible for all aspects of Engineering, for the safe and efficient design and installation of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems and for the management of the Engineering Office function for the site.
• Responsible for engineering related aspects of corporate, government and regulatory health authority audits and inspections of the site
• Serves as a Responsible Member for Gilead’s Permit to Practice for all engineering activities on site.
• Supports corporate-led sustainability projects
• Oversees the administration, operation, and upgrades of plant control systems
• Serves as key contributor to strategic planning and operating discussions with their direct manager for the Engineering function.
• Partners with Gilead business unit leaders to understand specific Engineering needs and issues to help resolve problems and plan required projects.
• Contributes to setting departmental budgets and manages spending and resources in line with approved departmental budgets and corporate directives.
• Communicates and clarifies organizational objectives to direct reports.

Technical

• Develops and reviews Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) proposals, establishes project design requirements, and prepares the required supporting documentation.
• Coordinates plant changes involving equipment and facilities that require engineering input, including changes requested by the Production, Pilot Plant, Process Development, and Quality groups as well as the Engineering department
• Ensures that adequate process related equipment maintenance systems and programs are in place and that such programs are operated in a safe and efficient manner which will meet or exceed all regulatory requirements.
• Interfaces with other functional groups to ensure that projects are executed in accordance with expectations.
• Oversees Gilead’s ABSA-issued Certificate of Authorization for its quality management system, covering the operation of pressure vessels and the construction, repair, and alteration of pressure piping.

Environment, Health, and Safety

• Maintains knowledge of applicable Canadian codes and standards governing the safe manufacture and operation of pressure vessels and power plants rated below 1,000 kW.
• Ensures engineering activities are performed in a safe manner.
• Participates in EHSQ meetings as well as Inspections of Maintenance/Engineering work areas in accordance with schedules.
• Ensures prompt reporting and investigation of accidents and incidents is carried out by the Engineering staff as required.

Quality

• Ensures that Engineering staff training on required SOPs and GMP documentation remains up to date.
• Ensures that quality related issues are addressed and are discussed in Team Lead meetings as lessons learned.
• Reviews and suggests changes to Engineering/Maintenance and cross functional SOPs as appropriate.

Experience Requirements

• BS, preferably in Engineering and 12+ years’ experience in a related field.
• Hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and be registered, or able to be registered to practice engineering in Alberta.

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.