Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Operations

Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Operations
United States - California - Foster City

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

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 documentedResponsible for managing assigned products; well experienced with Empower, LIMS, change control as well as other documentation systemsManage and evaluate laboratory deviation and investigation incidences and determine need for escalationPrioritize projects and determine resource constraints as neededPerform investigations as required to support commercial productsServe as the technical and operational resource for the stability related activitiesInterface with other PDM functions on project strategy Apply current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) concepts dailyReview test data and results to ensure compliance with appropriate specifications and protocolsLead or participate in group meetings, present data, and prepare information for others to presentAbility 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 Biology4 + years of experience with MS degree in chemistry or Biology

The salary range for this position is: $133, $172, 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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* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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