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Sr Manager, Process Engineering
Gilead Sciences INC · 🇺🇸 United States - California - Santa Monica
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 roles7 certified filings for “Manager, IT Engineering” (Information Technology Project Managers) in NC: $127k–$158k, median $158k. Most were filed at wage level IV (67%) — 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
We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. 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 Kite and help create more tomorrows. Job Description The Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Operations & Automation Technology (OAT) Manager / Senior Manager serves as a technical leader supporting clinical cell therapy manufacturing operations. This role partners with Manufacturing, Facilities & Engineering, Quality, Validation, IT, Process Development, and Network MSAT to ensure reliable operation of manufacturing equipment, automation platforms, computerized systems, and data-integrity compliant processes. The position provides technical support for GMP manufacturing, technology transfers, new product introductions, equipment lifecycle management, automation initiatives, deviation investigations, change controls, and continuous improvement projects. The engineer acts as a key interface between manufacturing operations and technology functions to drive operational excellence, scalability, and innovation. • Kite is transitioning from its current Santa Monica headquarters, with employees expected to relocate to either our El Segundo or Thousand Oaks offices beginning in January 2027. While this role will be based in Santa Monica through 2026, applicants should take this planned relocation into consideration. Kite supports a flexible working policy, offering a balanced approach with two days of remote working and three days working onsite. Key Responsibilities Equipment and Automation Support • Provide technical support for GMP manufacturing equipment and automation systems. • Lead or support equipment troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and implementation of corrective actions. • Support equipment upgrades, software updates, and introduction of new technologies. • Coordinate with Facilities & Engineering, Validation, IT, and vendors to maintain system reliability. • Serve as technical SME for assigned manufacturing systems and automation platforms. Technology Transfer and New Product Introduction • Support clinical manufacturing technology transfers and process introductions. • Assess equipment readiness, automation requirements, and system impacts associated with new programs. • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of manufacturing processes. • Develop and execute equipment-related readiness plans for new products and process changes. Manufacturing Operations Support • Provide technical support during manufacturing campaigns. • Participate in lot monitoring, escalation management, and rapid issue resolution. • Evaluate process and equipment performance trends and identify improvement opportunities. • Support manufacturing readiness activities, batch execution success, and operational reliability. Quality Systems and Compliance • Author and review deviations, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments, and technical reports. • Support impact assessments associated with equipment, automation, and process changes. • Ensure activities comply with GMP, data integrity, and regu