Quality Control (QC) Biologics - Associate Scientist

Description

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.

Commercial Analytical Operations :

This role is vital for the success of Commercial Biologics QC, providing support for strategic leadership and oversight of daily operations.

Responsibilities include managing the release testing supporting Gilead’s commercial biologics drug substances and drug products.

The role will contribute to refining QC procedures across Gilead’s biologics manufacturing network, ensuring compliance with global cGMP and Gilead’s Quality Management System.

GMP Operations & Logistics :

This role is vital for the success of Commercial Biologics QC, providing support for daily QC operations. Responsibilities include managing QC samples, shipping, and testing logistics, reference standard inventories, and data entry from CTLs / CMOs into Gilead’s LIMS.

The role will contribute to QC procedures across Gilead’s biologics manufacturing network, ensuring global cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities :

The role will contribute to QC procedures across Gilead’s biologics manufacturing network, ensuring global cGMP compliance.

The Associate Scientist collaborates with cross-functional teams, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and supports the QC team for timely project completion and regulatory compliance.

Requirements : You have :

You have :

Experience with Biologics Quality Control sub-functions and extensive knowledge of industry best practices and trends.

Experience with or demonstrated capacity to learn GMP principles, concepts, practices and standards in the US and internationally.

Must be able to develop and improve complex concepts, techniques, and standards and new applications based on quality principles and theories.

Must be able to develop solutions to complex problems, which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovativeness.

Must be able to exercise judgment and independently determine and take appropriate action where precedent may not exist.

Proven ability to work with senior management to develop and ensure support for Company-wide long-term solutions.

Demonstrated an ability to manage and influence Quality Control testing at contract laboratory facilities and ensure alignment with Gilead’s GMP policies.

Demonstrated the ability to influence process and outcomes across functions.

Qualifications :

BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field with 5+ years experience, or MS degree with 3+ years experience.

Knowledge and experience in Biologics quality control. Stays ahead of shifting trends in industry.

Must think critically and creatively and be able to work independently to determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems.

Strong organizational and planning skills.

Shows excellent verbal and written communication skills and collaborative interpersonal skills.

Gilead Core Values

Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

Teamwork (Working Together)

Excellence (Being Your Best)

Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

The salary range for this position is : $115,260.00 - $149,160.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.

Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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