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Job Description

Job Description – Manager Project Management, Packaging Portfolio

Candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the Packaging Portfolio of Capital Projects within the Gilead Cork Manufacturing Site.

This job description describes a Project Lead role within a site Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) team, specifically focusing on packaging projects. Here's a breakdown of the key responsibilities and aspects:

• Purpose: The core purpose is to support the business in building the investment strategy and delivering capital investments within the Packaging Operations Area. This means ensuring that approved projects are executed efficiently and effectively.

• Leadership: The role requires leadership skills as the individual is responsible for leading the Packaging CAPEX project group, coordinating the work of the PS resources and managing cross-functional project teams.

• Key Responsibilities: This role involves a full range of project management activities, including:

• Project Solution Definition: Identifying most appropriate technical solution for each Packaging Project derived from the PMO Portfolio.

• Project Scope Definition: Clearly defining the boundaries and objectives of each packaging project.

• Vendor Management : Identifying, engaging with, and selecting potential vendors for equipment and services. This includes tender coordination and contract management.

• Capital Application Preparation : This involves preparing the necessary documentation to secure funding approval for projects.

• Scheduling : Developing and maintaining project timelines.

• Procurement : Developing and executing procurement packages, and the associated engagement contracts, associated with the projects.

• Cost Management : Controlling project budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness.

• Project Reporting : Providing regular updates on project progress and status to site governance and project stakeholders.

• Coordination : Overseeing all aspects of the project, ensuring that the Professional Services resources are effectively utilized.

This is a project management role with a focus on capital projects related to packaging equipment and systems.

Specific Education & Experience Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant engineering/science discipline

• Experience in high-speed Packaging Equipment and Technologies in multiple pack formats.

• Demonstrates knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging, process manufacturing, OEE, MTBF, and root cause failure analysis.

• Experience in the following areas: tablet handling / counting, bottling, cartoning, labelling, vial handling, printing & vision systems.

• Project and Portfolio management experience across the project lifecycle within a Pharmaceutical/GMP environment.

• Experience in managing cross functional teams and projects in a GMP Manufacturing Environment

• Understanding of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements of the Pharmaceutical industry

• Strong understanding of the principles of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

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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.