Sr. Research Scientist

Company: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Gilead Sciences is continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site to ensure the health and safety of our teams.**For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:**Please log onto your Internal Career Site (https://www.myworkday.com/gilead/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhEKBggDEMenAhIHCgUI1A0QcQ~~/cacheable-task/2997$2151.htmld) to apply for this job.**Job Description****Essential Duties and Job Functions:**+ Lead and serve on analytical teams supporting clinical development of drug candidates+ Represent Analytical Core Teams (ACT) on cross-department CMC and project teams+ Prepare, gain buy-in for content and present high quality scientific/technical presentations to peers, departmental management and cross-functional teammates or stakeholders+ Lead staff and teams reporting within our Foster City facility and outside of our organization, i.e., at a contract test lab (CTL) or contract manufacturing organization (CMO)+ Identify technical solutions within Gileads existing instrumentation footprint and leverage CTLs to access necessary expertise+ Develop methods suitable for testing of parenteral drug substance and drug products, ranging in expertise from chromatography to physicochemical tests like osmolality to biological tests like sterility+ Oversee and contribute to validation strategy, execution and data review/approval.+ Facilitate method transfer to CTLs/CMOs as guided by project requirements+ Manage GMP testing for release and stability, either at Gileads internal facility in Foster City or at CTLs/CMOs+ Apply relevant regulatory guidance (USP, ICH, CFR) in daily work and work planning+ Support quality investigations and resolution through collaboration with manufacturing and quality to design meaningful hypothesis testing plans**Required Education and Experience:**+ 3+ years of industry experience and Ph.D. in Chemistry or BS/MS with extensive industry experience.+ Knowledge in analytical chemistry and experience in development and quality control in a highly regulated environment+ Excellent written and verbal communications skills required+ Prior people management experience strongly preferred+ Strong desire to work in multi-disciplinary teams, learn new skills and proactively solve problem**For jobs in the United States:**As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the EEO is the Law (http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) poster.NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf)YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACTPAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf)Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.**For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:**Please log onto your Internal Career Site (https://www.myworkday.com/gilead/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhEKBggDEMenAhIHCgUI1A0QcQ~~/cacheable-task/2997$2151.htmld) to apply for this job.Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

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