At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve 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 worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

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Job Description

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve 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 worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads 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 were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

Role Overview

The MES Support Engineer will be responsible for supporting the deployment configuration and maintenance of the PAS-X MES system across manufacturing operations. This role ensures system reliability compliance and performance in a regulated pharmaceutical environment with a focus on electronic batch record (EBR) workflows integration and user support.

Key Responsibilities

System Support & Troubleshooting

Monitor MES system performance and resolve issues to minimize production downtime.

Provide on-site and on-call support for PAS-X MES during manufacturing activities.

Diagnose and resolve system issues including latency system configuration interface failures user access problems and security setting.

Perform root cause analysis for MES-related incidents and implement corrective actions.

Support integration between MES and ERP systems (ie. SAP) while maintaining operational readiness across interfaces

Participate in validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure compliance with GxP GAMP and 21 CFR Part 11 standards.

Maintain audit trails logbooks and documentation for regulatory inspections.

Participate in system upgrades patches and validation activities.

Deliver user training and maintain SOPs for MES operations.

Work closely with cross-functional teams during MES workshops and design phases.

Contribute to change management planning and system upgrade strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in IT Computer Science Engineering or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

Extensive experience with MES systems preferably Körber PAS-X.

Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and MES lifecycle.

Experience with SAP-MES integration and Level 2 automation systems.

Familiarity with ISA-95/S88 standards and MES architecture.

Desired Skills

Experience with system profile creation reporting tools and ITIL frameworks.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to work in a 24 x 5 shift rotation if required as well as on-call

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication presentation facilitation and diplomacy skills

Highly organized results-oriented and attentive to details

AI literate with exposure to Automation/OT PLCs SCADA

Self-motivated proactive

High level of personal integrity consistent with Gileads core values

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 individuals 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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