Gilead Sciences · 9 hours ago
Scientist
Oceanside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$133K/yr - $172K/yr
4+ years expGilead Sciences is dedicated to creating a healthier world by tackling significant health challenges, including HIV and cancer. The Scientist role involves contributing to the research and development of biologics through biochemical characterization and method development, supporting both clinical and commercial programs.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Works as part of a team to support late-stage assay development of biophysical characterization methods such as circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC), size exclusion chromatography with multi-angle light scattering (SEC-MALS), and fourier transform infrared (FTIR) to characterize molecules, degradation pathways, and define critical quality attributes in a phase-appropriate context
Contributes to analytical method development and qualification to support protein characterization activities
Supports comparability and stability studies by higher order structure assessment
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots CD, DSC, AUC, SEC-MALS, and FTIR instruments
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
Works in collaboration with junior and senior team members to advance the development of state-of-the-art techniques to characterize substances, assays, and tools
Represents the Bio Pivotal Structure group in cross-functional project teams
Participates in process comparability studies and coordinates analysis of in-process and product-related impurities as needed
Responsible for conducting scientific research for the development of drug candidates or research support of marketed drugs
Advises project teams on the planning and execution of laboratory experiments, considering economic, regulatory and safety factors
Presents results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work
Maintains familiarity of state-of-the art scientific principles and literature and applies such knowledge appropriately to projects and in support of the Company’s interests
Represents the company at national/international conferences
Qualification
Required
PhD in Chemistry or a related discipline with limited industry experience, OR
MS degree with 4+ years industry experience. OR
BS degree with 6+ years' industry experience
Strong knowledge in mass spectrometry, experimental design, and assay development
Familiarity with several of the following is highly desired: circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC), size exclusion chromatography with multi-angle light scattering (SEC-MALS), and fourier transform infrared (FTIR), ultra-performance liquid chromatography, and proteolytic/chemical processing
Knowledge of ICH guidelines and GMP is a plus
Expertise in biophysical analysis software and data analysis/visualization tools (Python, R, JMP, and Spotfire)
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and technical) and interpersonal skills are required
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
The candidate will be expected to work in a matrixed environment and be an effective communicator of ideas, assay results and issues
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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