Scientist - Process Development - IV

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist, Biologics Pivotal Formulation and Process Development role is part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary development team working to advance medicines into the clinic using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies. The successful candidate will contribute relevant technical expertise, support key functional strategies, and lead innovations related to formulation and drug product process development. The role offers opportunities to acquire new skills, experiences, and professional relationships in a fast-paced, resource-rich environment.

This is an onsite position in Foster City, California, five days per week. The assignment duration is 12 months.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field with 0 years of industrial experience in biologics development; or an M.S. with 6 years; or a B.S. with 8 years.
• Hands-on laboratory experience.
• Experience with formulation development, drug product process development, and clinical in-use evaluation for monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, antibody-drug conjugates, fusion proteins, and other complex biologic formats is strongly desired.

Nice To Haves

• Publications and external presentations, and a desire to innovate through research.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute formulation and drug product process development work packages, including formulation development, drug product manufacturing process development, and clinical in-use evaluations.
• Drive innovation and develop technical expertise; influence internally and externally through publications, presentations, and representation in industrial collaborations.
• Apply understanding of analytical, biophysical characterization, or process development techniques; bring new capabilities and lead by example in laboratory execution.
• Follow data integrity and good documentation practices in data and report generation, and critically review internal and external documentation.
• Author technical documents, including protocols, reports, and regulatory dossiers, for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in project meetings.
• Support and contribute to department initiatives or cross-functional projects that advance business process excellence and scientific innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree