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Director, Engineering - Gilead Alberta

Canada - Alberta - EdmontonFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-11

Core

Leads the Engineering team and site leadership to design, install, and manage mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems for safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

Role type

Senior IC Engineering Director (Manufacturing/Plant Engineering)

Builds

Mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing plants

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Required skills

Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Instrumentation, Project management, Budget management, Regulatory compliance (GMP), Safety management, Team leadership, Strategic planning, CAPEX proposal development

Preferred skills

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, Experience with pressure vessels and piping, Sustainability project experience

Technologies

Plant control systems, GMP documentation, EHSQ systems

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day Engineering activities, Manage Engineering personnel and performance reviews, Oversee administration and upgrades of plant control systems, Ensure compliance with Canadian codes and regulatory requirements, Contribute to strategic planning and operating discussions, Manage departmental budgets and resources, Coordinate plant changes involving equipment and facilities, Participate in EHSQ meetings and incident investigations, Review and update Engineering/Maintenance SOPs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC