Research Scientist, Pre-Pivotal Biologics Development

Job Description

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

Research Scientist, Pre-Pivotal Biologics Development Foster City, CA

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 has an opportunity for a Research Scientist in the Cell Line Development (CLD) group at our Foster City campus facility.

We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual to design and execute experiments to support targeted integration and cell line development for our rapidly growing biologics pipeline.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the overall strategy of new technology development projects.

Key Responsibilities :

• Apply automation and high-throughput technologies for mammalian cell line generation and process optimization
• Lead end-to-end Cell Line Development pipeline projects, including activities from vector design and construction to clonal cell lines ready for Master Cell Bank generation
• Support process improvements for increased speed and efficiency to generate highly productive, high quality, robust cell lines that meet all regulatory requirements with high quality documentation.
• Support CLD activities including clone selection, technology development, media development, process optimization, and process characterization studies.
• Hands-on laboratory operations such as molecular biology, shake flask, bench scale bioreactor and novel culture platforms.
• Contribute to written technical reports, Regulatory filing support, present in group meetings, and work cross-functionally to achieve common goals.
• Participate in cross-functional CMC teams.
• Support cell banking, cell bank characterization and tech transfer operations.
• Ability to travel >

50% for initial 6mo required

Qualifications / Skills / Experience :

• PhD and 0+ years of experience OR M.S. and 6+ years of experience or B.S. and 8+ years of experience.
• Excellent communication, technical report writing, and presentation skills and aptitude for creative problem solving.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Experience in statistics and data analysis (e.g. JMP, Spotfire).
• Experience designing, constructing, and evaluating vectors to express recombinant proteins of various formats.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and adhere to timelines.
• Ability to think critically and demonstrated troubleshooting skills.

The salary range for this position is : $154,020.00 - $199,320.00. 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*.