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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What Gilead Sciences INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Associate Director, Packaging Engineer” (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) in CA: $128k–$171k, median $149k.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Gilead Sciences INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 2 certified filings for “Associate Director, Packaging Engineer” (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) in CA: $128k–$171k, median $149k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve 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 world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead’s 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 we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.
We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As an Associate Director, Master Production Planner at Gilead you are responsible for translating global supply strategies into an integrated, feasible, and optimized master production schedule (MPS) across the internal and external manufacturing network.
This role acts as the primary conduit between Global Network Planning and Site Supply Chain Planning , ensuring that long‑range strategies and demand signals convert into executable and stable production plans.
The role governs planning outside and inside the 4‑month planning time fence , driving proactive risk mitigation in the 6–24‑month horizon and protecting execution stability within the frozen window.
Responsibilities
Global‑to‑Site Planning Integration
• Translate global demand signals, inventory policies, and supply network strategies into feasible, detailed site‑level production schedules.
• Lead integration between Global Network Planning and Site Planning teams to ensure alignment on feasibility, constraints, and assumptions.
• Reconcile the Global Supply Plan (GSP) with Site Rough‑Cut Capacity Plans (RCCP), resolving discrepancies prior to execution.
Master Production Scheduling (MPS) Leadership
• Own and govern the 24‑month master production schedule for DS, DP, and FG across internal and external manufacturing nodes.
• Build batch sequences, production cycles, campaign structures, and capacity allocations.
• Ensure MPS stability within the 4‑month frozen window while enabling appropriate agility outside it.
• Lead scenario modeling and recommend adjustments in response to supply risks, capacity shifts, regulatory changes, and demand variability.
Planning Outside the 4‑Month Time Fence (Owning the 6–24‑Month Horizon)
The Associate Director governs all planning activities beyond the 4‑month frozen/planning time fence , ensuring feasibility and alignment well ahead of execution.
Responsibilities include:
• Owning the 6–24‑month unconstrained planning horizon , translating global strategies into forward‑looking production plans.
• Conducting advanced long‑range capacity modeling to identify constraints, maintenance windows, QC
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