Gilead Sciences · 17 hours ago
Scientist, Nonclinical Safety
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$147K/yr - $190K/yr
2+ years expGilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for unmet medical needs. They are seeking a Research Scientist to join their Nonclinical Safety and Pathobiology group, responsible for managing nonclinical safety programs and contributing to regulatory documents for drug development candidates.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
Provide critical review and interpretation of protocols, data and study reports
Actively support the integration of early nonclinical safety strategies throughout Research
Solve moderately complex problems requiring thorough scientific assessment
Effectively communicate project development plans and study results to project teams and Senior level management
Team player who thrives in a high-speed environment where autonomy, accountability and innovation are critical for success
Excellent self-management and organizational skills, and ability to manage high volume workload
Clear and concise, oral and written communication skills
Strong motivation, independence, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary, matrix environment with minimal supervision
Qualification
Required
PhD in toxicology, pharmacology, or related scientific discipline
2+ years experience in small molecule and/or biopharmaceutical drug development desirable
BS or MS, and extensive industry experience in nonclinical safety assessment
Good scientific expertise in subject area/discipline; familiar with other disciplines inside and/or outside of department (e.g., pathology, pharmacology, drug metabolism)
Familiarity with ICH and GLP
Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
Provide critical review and interpretation of protocols, data and study reports
Actively support the integration of early nonclinical safety strategies throughout Research
Solve moderately complex problems requiring thorough scientific assessment
Effectively communicate project development plans and study results to project teams and Senior level management
Team player who thrives in a high-speed environment where autonomy, accountability and innovation are critical for success
Excellent self-management and organizational skills, and ability to manage high volume workload
Clear and concise, oral and written communication skills
Strong motivation, independence, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary, matrix environment with minimal supervision
Preferred
Board certification or eligibility is desirable
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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