Associate Scientist, Formulation & Process Development

Description

Associate Scientist - Formulation & Process Development

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need.

With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development.

Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them.

By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Gilead Sciences has an opportunity for an experienced candidate in our Formulation & Process Development group at our Headquarters in Foster City, CA.

We are seeking motivated, team-oriented individuals with scientific experience with lab work related to small molecules.

Essential Duties and Job Functions :

• Works independently and determines methods and techniques on new or difficult assignments related to discovery research, formulation and process development, and clinical product manufacturing.
• Designs new experiments to support development of drug substances and drug products or techniques to test such substances.
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires comprehensive evaluation of many factors.
• Interacts with contract manufacturing site to resolve issues related to scalability and other matters of similar complexity.
• Works cross-functionally with process development to develop scalability plans.
• Authors reports and contributes to regulatory submissions (IND, IMPD, NDA, etc.)

Knowledge, Experience and Skills :

• Degree in Chemical / Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline and relevant industry experience that demonstrates an expertise in formulation process development and sustained excellence in performance and accomplishments that align to company goals.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and technical) and interpersonal skills are required.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought in suggesting experimental design and research strategy.

Minimum Qualifications :

5+ years’ industry experience with BS degree in related scientific discipline or 3+ years’ industry experience with MS degree in related scientific discipline.

To apply, please submit resume through our website at www.gilead.com

Gilead is an equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is : $124,015.00 - $160,490.00. 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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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 for assistance.