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Gilead Sciences, Inc. Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Operations in Foster City, California
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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
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Job Description
Specific Job Responsibilities
The incumbent is responsible for analytical support of Gilead commercial products . Accountabilities cover small molecule drug substance and drug product including release, stability, investigations, change control and analytical method life cycle management as detailed below:
Represent Global Quality Control in the CMC team for assigned commercial products as an analytical operations lead (AOL), provide analytical support for drug substance and drug product, release and stability, manage life cycle of commercial products, such as, product line extension, shelf-life/retest period, revision of procedure and specification
Accountable to oversee a variety of studies, trend stability data, prepare, review and approve necessary reports. Provide scientifically sound and data-based support of product investigations, impact assessments, and other change controls
Work with internal and contract organizations to conduct laboratory investigations as needed to ensure investigations are closed in a timely and compliant manner
Provide support to fulfill regulatory commitments and to address regulatory related inquiries for commercial products, including updated stability summary reports for annual report and other required documentation
Support routine commercial manufacturing related activities including review and approve release data, participate in audits as needed, and provide support for inspection needs at Gilead and contract sites as required
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
Effective communication with both external contract partner and internal cross-functional teams to meet Gilead business objectives
Ability to clearly define objectives and bring issues to timely resolution
Work with Regulatory & Quality Assurance to ensure that all applicable FDA regulations are followed and properly documented
Responsible for managing assigned products; well experienced with Empower, LIMS, change control as well as other documentation systems
Manage and evaluate laboratory deviation and investigation incidences and determine need for escalation
Prioritize projects and determine resource constraints as needed
Perform investigations as required to support commercial products
Serve as the technical and operational resource for the stability related activities
Interface with other PDM functions on project strategy
Apply current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) concepts daily
Review test data and results to ensure compliance with appropriate specifications and protocols
Lead or participate in group meetings, present data, and prepare information for others to present
Ability to use statistically based software to perform data trend analysis and assist in investigations.
Use Microsoft Office software applications to write, revise, and execute protocols, methods, specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and reports
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
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
- Past experience in quality control and analytical development, working with CMOs and testing labs, method development/validation, QC/stability support, conducting investigation, trouble shooting, and regulatory CMC support is preferred
Minimum Qualifications:
6 + years of experience with BA or BS degree in chemistry or Biology
4 + years of experience with MS degree in chemistry or Biology
The salary range for this position is: $133,280.00 - $172,480.00. 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*.
For additional benefits information, visit:
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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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.