Senior Scientist, Quality Control Biologics (Microbiology)

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

120d • $157,590 - $203,940

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. The QC Microbiology Senior Scientist is a vital role for the success of Clinical and Commercial Biologics and Small Molecule Quality Control. This individual provides support for strategic leadership and oversight of daily microbiological operations. The role will contribute to monitoring QC test method execution and the microbiological lifecycle management. The role is accountable for refining QC procedures across Gilead's small molecule and biologics manufacturing network, ensuring global cGMP compliance. Responsibilities also include managing clinical and commercial microbiological sample shipping and testing logistics and data entry from CTLs/CMOs into Gilead's LIMS.

Requirements

• 8+ Years experience with BS OR
• 6+ Years with MS OR
• 2+ Years PhD in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.
• Preferred 2+ years of relevant experience in a Microbiology Lab environment, including knowledge of microbiological testing, experience with aseptic processing, including sterile liquid handling and manipulation, familiarity with microbiology laboratory instrumentation and environmental monitoring.
• Deep knowledge and experience in Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical quality control. Stays ahead of shifting microbiological trends in industry.
• Must think critically and creatively and be able to work independently to determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and collaborative interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Experience with Biologics and/or Small Molecules Quality Control microbiology and extensive knowledge of industry best practices and trends.
• In-depth understanding and application of GMP principles, concepts, practices and standards in the US and internationally.
• Develop and improve complex concepts, techniques, and standards and new applications based on quality principles and theories.
• Develop solutions to complex problems, which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovativeness.
• Exercise judgment and independently determine and take appropriate action where precedent may not exist.
• Work with senior management to develop and ensure the implementation of Company-wide long-term solutions.
• Develop a vision for Quality Control functions and shape the capabilities of the function to fulfill that vision.
• Influence process and outcomes across functions.
• Support future laboratory work.

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: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees