Scientist, Biology

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. We are seeking a skilled hands-on, lab-based Scientist to support pharmacokinetic (PK) bioanalysis of large molecules and ADCs across discovery and early development programs. This individual will play a key role in leading the establishment and execution of high-throughput bioanalytical methods working with a cross-functional team to deliver high quality decision driving data. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, with strong scientific ownership and leadership capabilities, and is eager to expand their impact beyond core bioanalysis into broader drug discovery efforts. As a Scientist- Biology , at Gilead you will ...

Requirements

• 6+ Years with BS OR 4+ Years with MS OR 0+ Years with PhD/PharmD

Nice To Haves

• BS with 6+ years of experience, MS with 4+ years of experience, PhD with 0+ years in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of hands-on industry experience in bioanalysis and PK.
• Expert knowledge of standard ligand binding bioanalysis assay methods, with hands‑on experience in immunoprecipitation, enzymatic digestion, LC-MS/MS, MSD platforms, and ligand binding assays.
• Demonstrated ability to perform specimen processing, extraction, and quantification of biologics, small molecules, ADCs, and small‑molecule payloads, including biotransformation analysis.
• Proficiency with software for non-compartmental pharmacokinetic data analysis such as Phoenix NonWinLin.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage time effectively in both independent and collaborative settings.
• Experience in standardizing and implementing bioanalytical methods.
• Proficiency with lab automation.
• Experience with in vitro screening assay technologies.
• Familiarity with HTS (96/384/1536-well formats) and laboratory automation.
• Thrive in fast-paced environment.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Detail-oriented with big-picture thinking.
• Strong work ethic.
• Effective multitasking.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative and open-minded.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and establishment of high-throughput bioanalytical methods to support preclinical PK studies of large molecules and ADCs.
• Independently design, develop, optimize and run bioanalytical assays using ligand binding and mass analytical techniques, leveraging robotic automation.
• Independently analyze, interpret, and report bioanalytical and pharmacokinetic data with scientific rigor using industry standard analytical tools.
• Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as LC-MS systems and ligand binding assay platforms.
• Prepare and deliver internal scientific reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Independently identify opportunities to improve current approaches and propose innovative solutions to expand the capabilities of the bioanalytical function.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree