Device Engineer II

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Job Description
 

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Device Engineer III to support drug-device combination products across the commercial lifecycle. The successful candidate will support commercialization and sustaining engineering activities for combination drug/medical devices, from design transfer through ongoing commercial support. This role requires expertise in design controls, risk management, change management, and complaint management. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Represent Device Development on commercial CMC and business continuity teams, and communicate technical findings and project updates clearly to project teams and stakeholders.
• Implement post-launch changes, support complaint handling and investigations, and investigate and close out deviations.
• Perform risk management reviews and updates in accordance with ISO 14971.
• Maintain the Design History File (DHF) throughout the commercial lifecycle.
• Support business continuity activities, including second sourcing.
• Support manufacturing site selection and other late-stage development activities.
• Execute design transfer activities to internal and external manufacturing sites.
• Author, review, and approve technical documentation, including design control records, test methods, protocols, reports, and risk management documentation.

Knowledge & Skills 

• Candidates must have experience and knowledge in all of the following areas: 

• Development and manufacturing of medical devices in accordance with ISO 13485. 

• Risk management in accordance with ISO 14971. 

• The candidate must have experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas: 

• Root cause analysis, deviation management, and investigations. 

• Lifecycle change control management for combination products. 

• Management of combination product-related complaints. 

• Experience working with vendors, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to implement changes or investigate product and process performance issues. 

• Design, execution, and statistical analysis of process characterization studies. 

• Candidates with experience and knowledge in the following areas will be considered especially well qualified: 

• Design transfer to internal and external manufacturing sites and partners. 

• Familiarity with common mechanical assembly processes used in drug injection and delivery systems. 

• Experience with Solidworks, Onshape, or Fusion 360. 

• Familiarity with the requirements of ICH Q7, Q8, Q9, and Q10. 

• Experience with project management methods and tools. 

• Experience with basic statistical methods, including design of experiments, components of variance analysis, and statistical tolerancing. 

Education & Experience 

• 3+ years of relevant experience with a BS or BA in a related field; or 

• 1+ years of relevant experience with an MS

 

The salary range for this position is: $109,650.00 - $141,900.00. 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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