Sr. Research Scientist II

Sr. Research Scientist II
United States - California - Oceanside

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical 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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Job Description


Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California

Role Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team responsible for method validation and transfer of potency methods for late-stage biologics programs. In this capacity, the candidate will work closely with potency assay development, quality control, quality assurance, external clinical testing laboratories, and regulatory.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead potency technology transfer team and responsible for potency and residual method validation and transfer for late-stage biologics programs. Manage execution in contract testing laboratories.
• Serve as a potency subject matter expert in the commercial Biologics team, working closely with external analytical outsourcing team and quality team to manage the project timeline and troubleshoot potency and residual methods. Demonstrates ability to recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and perform quality event investigation.
• Drive improvement process for the bioassay team and enhance working relationships with internal and external partners.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Hands-on technical experience in developing, validating, and transferring potency and residual methods.
• Manage execution of method validation and transfer in contract testing laboratories.
• Review and approve technical reports and lead presentations in internal and external technical review meetings.
• Author and review regulatory submissions and provide strategic guidance to CMC teams on bioassay-related topics.
• Provide technical troubleshoot to potency and residual methods during routine release and stability testing and investigate quality events in a team as a subject matter expert.
• Manage project timelines, perform risk assessment, and present project updates to senior leaders.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of GMPs and regulatory submissions experience required.
• Experience working under GMP conditions for pivotal/commercial potency assay validation and transfer preferred.
• A thorough understanding of commercial biologics quality control testing for lot release stabilty, and regulatory submission support required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Have a strong organizational and planning skills and ability to work on multiple projects and manage tight project timelines as needed.
• Ability to work in a complex, dynamic, global environment, thinking strategically and balancing both long and short-term priorities
• Ability to successfully influence across levels and across functions.

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD with 5 years of experience developing, validating, and transferring potency and residual methods in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Candidates should be self-motivated and organized, familiar with the relevant literature, and enjoy scientific investigation and thinking, proactively identify issues and develop solutions in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Must have a thorough understanding on biologics production in a GMP environment, GMP compliance, novel route generation and implementation.
• 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.
• Demonstrates collaborative communication and problem-solving spirit.

The salary range for this position is: $168,980.00 - $218,680.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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