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.

Requirements

• PhD in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience in a Microbiology Lab environment.
• MS in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience in a Microbiology Lab environment.
• BS in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience in a Microbiology Lab environment.
• Associate’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience in a Microbiology Lab environment.
• HS degree with 12+ years of relevant experience in a Microbiology Lab environment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 2+ years of relevant experience in a Microbiology Lab environment.
• Deep knowledge and experience in Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical quality control.
• Stays ahead of shifting microbiological trends in industry.
• Knowledge and experience in Small Molecule Oral Solid Dose and Sterile Small Molecule manufacturing.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and collaborative interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Experience with 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

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees