Scientist - Quality Control Biologics- Reference Standard Lead

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

95d • $136,340 - $176,440

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field OR
• Master's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience OR
• Associate's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience OR
• High School Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 1+ year of relevant experience in a GMP Lab environment, including knowledge of analytical testing, familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and GMP systems/software (e.g. LIMS, QMS, Empower).
• Experience in Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical quality control.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Clinical specification strategies, reference standards, raw materials, and critical reagents programs.
• Oversee analytical method validations and transfers.
• Contribute to the compendial review program.
• Monitor QC test method execution.
• Lead the analytical lifecycle management of Clinical biologics drug substances and drug products.
• Develop and improve complex concepts, techniques, and standards based on quality principles and theories.
• Develop solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
• Work with senior management to develop and implement Company-wide long-term solutions.
• Motivate and engage individuals.
• Influence process and outcomes across functions.
• Support future laboratory work.
• Support Commercial QC team.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees