Sr Associate Scientist, FPD

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

About The Position

Gilead is seeking a highly motivated, attentive, and self-driven Sr. Associate Scientist to join its Biologics Pivotal & Commercial Formulation and Process Development team. The role contributes to formulation and drug product process development for innovative molecules, advancing medicines into the clinic. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, resource-rich environment and have opportunities to develop new skills, experiences, and professional relationships. Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are expected. The position involves designing and executing experiments, developing formulations and drug product manufacturing processes, conducting clinical in-use evaluations, analyzing and documenting data, authoring technical documents, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The role also supports project strategies, regulatory filings, continuous improvement, scientific innovation, and laboratory and workplace safety. People Leader accountabilities listed in the posting include creating inclusion, developing talent, and empowering teams.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline, or at least 3 years of experience with a master's degree in a related scientific discipline.
Hands-on laboratory experience.
Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Action-oriented approach and high expectations of oneself and others.

Nice To Haves

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.
At least 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline, or at least 6 years of experience with a master's degree in a related scientific discipline.

Responsibilities

Design and successfully execute experiments and activities supporting formulation and drug product process development, including formulation development, drug product manufacturing process development, and clinical in-use evaluations.
Demonstrate understanding of analytical, biophysical characterization, and process development techniques, and lead by example in laboratory execution.
Document data clearly, promptly, and accurately in appropriate repositories, such as lab notebooks, reports, and protocols, following good documentation practices.
Author technical documents such as protocols, reports, and regulatory dossiers, and prepare data-focused presentations for internal and external audiences.
Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in project meetings.
Analyze data and draft conclusions before discussing them with a manager or supervisor.
Support or represent the function and collaborate on cross-functional teams to support project strategy and regulatory filings.
Embrace a lean-agile mindset, matrix working environment, and continuous improvement.
Support project or department stakeholders as needed to help meet company objectives.
Support team initiatives in business process excellence, scientific innovation, laboratory safety, and workplace safety.
Create inclusion by modeling inclusion and embedding the value of diverse teams in how teams are managed.
Develop talent by understanding employees’ skills, experience, aspirations, and potential; coaching on performance and growth; and ensuring employees receive feedback and insight.
Empower teams by aligning goals and purpose with organizational objectives, holding teams accountable, removing barriers, and connecting them to the broader organization.