Sr Associate Scientist, Biologics Pivotal Formulation & Process Development

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

85d • $126,820 - $164,120

About The Position

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated, attentive, and self-driven candidate to join our team, Biologics Pivotal Formulation and Process Development, as a Senior Associate Scientist. Once onboarded, the successful candidate will lead and contribute in development of formulation and drug product processes for innovative molecules to advance medicine into the clinic. The candidate will have tremendous opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment through training and professional relationships. The ideal candidate is expected to be action oriented with high expectations of themselves and others. The candidate should have great verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; OR Masters' degree and 3+ years of relevant experience; OR Hands-on laboratory experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industrial experience in biologics CMC development.
• 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 biologics formats strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to support formulation and drug process development, including formulation screening, process development, and clinical in-use evaluations.
• Demonstrate expertise in analytical and biophysical characterization and drug product process development techniques; provide on-the-job training and guidance to new or less experienced colleagues.
• Clearly, timely, and accurately document study plans and data in lab notebooks and other repositories, following good documentation practices.
• Analyze data, draft conclusions, and discuss findings with managers or supervisors.
• Author technical documents such as memos, protocols, reports, and regulatory dossier.
• Prepare high quality and data-focused presentations for internal and external audience.
• Effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in project and strategy meetings.
• Support and/or represent Biologics Pivotal Formulation and Process Development organization on cross-functional teams to advance project strategy and regulatory filings.
• Embrace a lean-agile mindset, matrix working environment, and continuous improvement.
• Support team initiatives to drive business process excellence, scientific innovation, and laboratory/work safety.
• Contribute to the completion of programs, projects, or individual business targets to ensure that company objectives are met.

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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees