Director, Global MES Lead

Gilead Sciences

Director of Global MES overseeing strategy and governance of manufacturing execution systems. Leading cross-functional collaboration and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeFoster City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $210,375 - $272,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the global MES strategy, roadmap, and operating model.
Serve as the global business owner for MES and electronic batch records.
Establish and govern global MES standards, design principles, templates, and best practices for MES/EBR implementation and sustainment.
Own prioritization of MES capabilities, enhancements, and site demands.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments with significant experience in MES/EBR systems.
Proven experience leading multi-site or global MES initiatives in regulated (GxP) environments.
Strong understanding of Global Manufacturing, process engineering fundamentals, and GMP requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
discretionary annual bonus
discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

MESEBR systemsglobal MES strategyprocess engineeringGMP requirements

Soft Skills

leadershipgovernanceprioritization