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Sr Quality Engineer II - Combination Products
Gilead Sciences INC · 🇺🇸 United States - California - Foster City
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- 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. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- 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. 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 roles3 certified filings for “Sr Manager, R&D Quality” (Industrial Production Managers) in CA: $128k–$264k, median $159k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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Sponsor Radar — Gilead Sciences INC
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. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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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 Key Responsibilities • Serve as a Lead Quality Engineer for medical device combination product development programs, with a strong focus on design controls, risk management, and lifecycle quality oversight . • Partner closely with Device Engineering on new combination product development, supporting design verification, design validation, and technology transfer activities. • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and standards , including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, 21 CFR Part 4, ISO 13485, ISO 14971 , and Gilead Quality System requirements. • Plan, implement, and track approved quality improvement initiatives , ensuring timely execution of action items and deliverables. • Interface with internal cross‑functional teams, contract manufacturers, and suppliers to resolve complex technical and quality issues related to drug‑device combination products, processes, and manufacturing . • Act as an escalation point for complex, high‑impact quality issues, risks, and decisions. • Support and strengthen strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). • Provide quality guidance and impact assessments for change controls, including evaluations of Design History Files (DHF) and Risk Management Files (RMF) . • Develop, review, and approve controlled documentation , including protocols, plans, reports, risk analyses, specifications, and test methods. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline with at least 8 years of relevant experience, OR • Master’s degree in a related field with at least 6 years of relevant experience. • Demonstrated experience in Quality Assurance for medical devices and/or drug‑device combination products . • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills , with the ability to influence across functions. Preferred Qualifications • At least 10 years of experience supporting combination products (e.g., autoinjectors, pre‑filled syringes, co‑packaged kits), with deep expertise in design controls and risk management. • Strong project management and process improvement capabilities. • Working knowledge of domestic and international quality system regulations and the ability to drive continuous improvement in regulated environments. • Strong foundation in statistical methods , including normality testing, capability analysis, tolerance intervals, and test method validation (MSA, Gage R&R). • Advanced proficiency in risk management per ISO 14971 , including FMEA, system‑level risk analysis, and hazard analysis (expertise in at least one area required). • Ability