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Senior Research Scientist I, Analytical Operations

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Oceanside, CA
Start date
Jun 26, 2022

Job Details

Gilead Sciences is continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site to ensure the health and safety of our teams.

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Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Gilead Sciences is currently seeking a Senior Research Scientist I in our Analytical Operations group at our Oceanside facility in Southern California. This role functions in the Analytical Operations group of Process and Manufacturing Sciences by managing a group of direct reports that support process and product development and characterization.

Senior Research Scientist I, Analytical Operations

Role and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for conducting scientific research for the development of drug candidates or the research support of marketed drugs.
  • Applies the principles and techniques of Analytical Chemistry to products and problems.
  • Works in collaboration with more senior scientists or scientific directors to advance the development of state-of-the-art techniques to characterize substances, assays and tools.
  • Works on moderately complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of intangible variables, requiring regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
  • Advises Research Associates or members of project teams in the initiation and execution of laboratory experimentation, considering economic, regulatory and safety factors.
  • Presents results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.
  • Maintains full working knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories, applying such knowledge to the direction that supports Company interests.
  • Demonstrates technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought in suggesting experimental design and strategy.
  • Must think critically and creatively and be able to work independently, determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems and have strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.


Essential Duties and Job Functions:

  • Manages a group of scientists that perform protein structure and characterization studies
  • Leads analytical method development projects and qualification for protein and structure characterization activities.
  • Demonstrates technical proficiency, scientific creativity and independent thought in experimental design and strategy.
  • Manage projects in executing project plans and coordinates with team to characterize molecules, degradation pathways, and define critical quality attributes.
  • Defines, conducts, and instructs group in comparability studies.
  • Advises and manages analysis of in-process samples and product related impurities as needed.
  • Works in a matrixed environment and effectively communicate of ideas, results, and problems.
  • Conceives and optimizes experiments and proactively troubleshoots problems.
  • Identifies areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
  • Leads method transfers to QC and external CRO/CMO laboratories.
  • Maintains full working knowledge scientific literature for techniques and instruments and applying appropriately to projects.
  • Represents the company at national/international conferences.
  • Manages multiple projects and ensures analytical deliverables are met within timelines.
  • Responsible for conducting scientific research for the development of drug candidates.
  • Works on moderately complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of intangible variables, requiring regular use of intelligence, logic, ingenuity, and creativity.
  • Initiation and execution of laboratory experimentation, considering economic, regulatory and safety factors.
  • Presents results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions within the context of the work.
  • Experience with Regulatory Filings and authoring relevant sections is desired.
  • Works under supervision of scientific directors to analyze laboratory. experimentation and advance the development of state-of-the-art techniques to characterize drug product formulations and processes.
  • The applicant is also expected to exercise considerable latitude thus thinking critically and creatively to determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems. Therefore, the candidate must have strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Maintains full working knowledge of principles and theories, applying such knowledge to the direction that supports company interests.
  • Demonstrates ability in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results and interpreting experimental outcomes.
  • Provides expertise and advises for troubleshooting issues with assays in QC, Technical Services, and manufacturing.
  • Draft and revise standard operating procedures for analytical methods.
  • Interacts with Process Sciences, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology, Quality Control, Project Management Office.
  • Acts a mentor and technical trainer for staff to junior staff.


Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
  • 3+ years of experience and PhD in Chemistry.
  • BS or MS degree with extensive industry experience.
  • Experience in several of the following fields is strongly desired: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biological mass spectrometry, high performance or ultra-performance liquid chromatography, electrophoretic separations, enzymology, statistics, chemical and biophysical structural elucidation, and bioinformatics
  • Good communication skills (both verbal and technical) and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to work in highly flexible and effective teams.
  • Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Demonstrates ability to recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret experimental outcomes. Demonstrates technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought in suggesting experimental design and research strategy.


If this is not the right move for you now but remain interested in a career at Gilead Sciences please connect with us via our talent community: https://gilead.avature.net/Gilead

About Gilead:

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.


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Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe and Australia.
 

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