Graduate Associate, Development & Technical Services (DTS)

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Job Description
 

The Graduate Associate, Development & Technical Services (DTS) will support the technical oversight, development, transfer, manufacture, and lifecycle management of pharmaceutical products across GSIUC's clinical and commercial manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in technical services, process engineering, technology transfer, process validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while working within a highly regulated GMP environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop technical, operational, and leadership capabilities through participation in strategic projects supporting clinical manufacturing expansion, new product introductions (NPIs), technology transfers, and ongoing commercial product support. The graduate will work closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Global Technical Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support technical activities associated with clinical and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Participate in new product introductions, technology transfer projects, and process scale-up activities.
• Assist with process monitoring, trend analysis, and Continuous Process Verification (CPV) activities.
• Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls through scientific and technical assessment.
• Contribute to process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving quality, compliance, efficiency, and supply reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing and technical issues.
• Support preparation and review of technical documentation including protocols, reports, risk assessments, process descriptions, and regulatory submissions.
• Assist in equipment qualification, validation, and implementation of new technologies and manufacturing capabilities.
• Participate in data analysis activities using manufacturing, quality, and process performance data to support informed decision making.
• Develop an understanding of product lifecycle management from clinical development through commercial manufacture.
• Support strategic site initiatives related to digitalisation, operational excellence, and manufacturing capability expansion.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Pharmaceutical Science Chemical Engineering Process Engineering Biotechnology Industrial Pharmaceutical Science Chemistry Or a related scientific discipline

Desired Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing, process development, or engineering.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for learning within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.

Development Opportunities

The Graduate Associate will receive structured development through:

• Exposure to end-to-end product lifecycle management.
• Participation in technology transfer and NPI programmes.
• Mentoring from experienced Technical Services leaders and scientists.
• GMP, quality systems, and pharmaceutical manufacturing training.
• Opportunities to lead continuous improvement projects.
• Cross-functional networking across GSIUC and global Gilead sites.
• Development of process engineering, technical leadership, and project management capabilities.

What Success Looks Like

After 24 months, the successful graduate will have developed:

• Strong technical knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Practical experience in GMP technical services and process support.
• Competency in deviation investigations, change management, risk assessment, and validation activities.
• Experience supporting technology transfers and new product introductions.
• The ability to independently manage technical projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• A strong foundation for progression into Technical Services, Process Engineering, MS&T, Product Support, or Manufacturing Leadership roles within Gilead.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company.  Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all  employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws).  Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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