Manager, GMP Project Management, Corporate Engineering & Facilities

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Job Description

This position is in the Corporate Engineering and Facilities Department located in Foster City, California and reports to the Assoc. Director of Project Management.

In this position, you will develop, implement, and oversee capital cGMP projects to support biopharmaceutical research and development, and operations. This role is focused on managing capital projects with emphasis on cGxP facilities. Duties include leading and interfacing cross-functionally with internal teams, groups, departments, and external suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This position will utilize breadth of experience in GMP quality, engineering and construction to ensure regulatory compliance and effective project execution. As part of the project management team, you may also have the opportunity to oversee a small team of project managers responsible for executing capital projects. The ideal candidate must be passionate about the work, detail-oriented, analytical, and have excellent problem-solving abilities. You'll drive towards simple, scalable solutions to difficult problems, exercise project management skills, and be able to communicate complex analytical results in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; able to adapt to change quickly and positively; deal effectively with a variety of people and situations; appropriately adapt thinking or approach as the situation changes.

Required Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong project management skills and proven experience in managing medium to large capital projects with emphasis on biopharmaceutical cleanroom manufacturing facility and development laboratories in a cGxP/Annex 1 environment.

• Strong understanding of CQV process and direct experience in outlining detailed (day or hour) work breakdown structure/schedule.

• Strong understanding of cGMP manufacturing facility and GMP Annex 1 standards, HVAC & building controls. Knowledge of critical building utility systems such as compressed air/gases, WFI, RODI, vacuum, waste, as well as security systems and policies.

• Identifies problems and deficiencies through gap analyses and risk assessments.

• Project Management skills including the development and management of work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, risk identification and management, change management.

• Understanding of city permitting process, building codes and OSHA regulations as it relates to engineering and facilities construction.

• Strong budget/financial management skills relating to CapEx and OpEx spending and project cash flow forecasting.

• Experience in end-to-end project delivery in a cGxP environment (initiation, planning, design, construction, validation, and closeout process).

• Exhibits project leadership and effective decision making throughout each project. Leads and promotes effective teamwork by engaging EH&S, Facilities, Technical Engineering, Space Planning, Security, users, area owners, and other key stakeholders.

• Possesses broad knowledge of the functional requirements of biologics facilities and engineering best practices, while ensuring that appropriate internal and external resources are incorporated into the project design and execution.

• Ability to read and understand engineering specifications, Architectural, MEP and P&ID Drawings.

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor management agreements.

• Proficient with construction terminology and legal content of construction contracts, documents and logistics.

• In-depth knowledge of construction project delivery approach (e.g., design-bid-build, design-assist, design-build, IPD) and types of contracts (e.g., GMP, Lump Sum, Incentive).

• Proficient with project management Stage Gate process.

• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques. Oversees all cost estimating, budgeting, cost management and controls, scheduling, and reporting.

• Interface between budget and reporting tools to support management tracking, reporting and stage-gate decision making.

• Contribute to the development of high-performance teams through rigorous goal setting, disciplined attention to performance metrics and continuous process improvements.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated team leader with extensive experience in all phases of Engineering, Architecture, and Planning.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.

• Familiarity with building systems, codes and ADA requirements.

• Must exercise rapid learning ability, attention to detail, excellent computer skills, excellent communication skills, excellent writing skills, organized analytical thinker with a high level of energy and self-motivation.

• Working knowledge in performing financial and data analytics, and accounting and financial reporting principles.

• Must be able to work on highly complex problems in a variety of situations where analysis is required. Solve problems using considerable and rational judgement, leading to specific recommendations.

• Must be a team player with sufficient experience working in multiple cross-functional teams and in leading discussions.

• Proficient at collecting, analyzing, and understanding data. Use of techniques and methods to present data in a format that promotes effective and evidence-based managerial decision-making.

• Participates in regular meetings with the management team to provide updates on project progress, facility requirements and to address any other necessary items.

• Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the Gilead's Core Values.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Degree and Eleven Year's Experience

OR

Associates Degree and Nine Years Experience

OR

Bachelor's Degree and Seven Years' Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Five Years' Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of direct experience working in the U.S. construction industry with a B.A./B.S. degree OR 6 years of direct experience with an M.S./M.A. degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Process, Plumbing, Automation and Control) or related discipline.

• Solid knowledge base in cGMP and/or GMP Annex 1, with direct experience in managing and executing Cx and validation (e.g., manufacturing facility IOQ, PQ).

• Proficient with tools required to create and present high-quality written and graphic deliverables, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and MS Project.

• Proficiency in creating reports and presentation slide decks using MS PowerPoint, business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

• Training and direct experience in cGxP quality compliance such as identifying, writing and processing deviations, investigations, CAPAs using electronic document management systems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.

• Effective at multitasking, managing time and prioritizing projects in order to meet established deadlines.

• PMP certification and experience in agile and/or lean project management methodology is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to work as an individual contributor and in dynamic team environments

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and eBuilder platform a plus.

• Experience and knowledge of standard operating procedures in cGxP laboratory settings.

Job Requirements:

• Full-time, on site 100% of the time (not remote work)

• Physical requirements: Candidate must be comfortable working in construction sites wearing required PPE and must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to climb ladders or stairs at construction sites. Must be able to visually inspect construction job site routinely and compare against target milestones.

• National and international travel on an as-needed basis

The salary range for this position is: $154,020.00 - $199,320.00. 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.

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