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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.
- 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: • Manage all aspects of the Regulated Hazardous Waste Program , including waste characterization, manifest review and signature, manifest corrections, tracking, discrepancy resolution, and identification of new waste streams. • Ensure assigned EH&S programs maintain full regulatory compliance with local, state, federal, and internal environmental, health, and safety requirements. • Prepare, submit, and maintain required regulatory reports , permits, registrations, and associated fee submissions within established deadlines. • Monitor and manage environmental compliance obligations , ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready. • Develop, track, and report service-level metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. • Coordinate licensing, permitting, inspection, and training activities for assigned EH&S programs and maintain associated records. • Serve as the EH&S representative on cross-functional projects , providing environmental and safety guidance during planning, execution, and implementation activities. • Support business stakeholders in evaluating environmental and safety risks associated with new processes, equipment, facilities, and operational changes. • Supervise and coordinate contingent workforce personnel supporting EH&S programs and initiatives, as needed. • Support ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System requirements , including implementation, maintenance, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Participate in management system assessments and compliance audits , ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained. • Drive process standardization and continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety performance, environmental stewardship, and operational effectiveness. • Maintain inspection-ready records and documentation related to hazardous waste management, environmental compliance, permits, training, and management systems. • Collaborate with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective program execution and compliance. General Responsibilities of EH&S Team Members: • Support Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs to ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements. • Conduct workplace hazard assessments and identify, document, and mitigate potential safety and environmental risks. • Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses , determine r