Scientist, Process Development

Scientist, Process Development

Canada - Alberta - Edmonton

Job Description

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 ensure access 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.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are key to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader, you are the driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed, and empowered to fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing chemical processes for the manufacturing of drug substances.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge, scientific creativity, and collaboration skills in research for the preparation of novel chemical substances.
• Plans, executes, and analyzes laboratory experiments to advance knowledge of production and quality attributes of drug substances.
• Proposes alternative chemistries, including new route selection and step optimization.
• Provides regular updates to supervision and proposes future research directions.
• Develops project strategies for manufacturing drug substances to support clinical studies and commercialization, in collaboration with senior scientists.
• May manage project team members and research assignments, including designing and interpreting experiments.
• Prepares and reviews technical documents such as research reports, process development reports, and manufacturing documentation like Master Batch Records (MBRs).
• Collaborates across functions including analytical chemistry, quality assurance, and manufacturing to achieve project goals.
• Provides technical support for manufacturing processes performed under cGMP in laboratory and large-scale operations.
• Ensures all experiments adhere to SOPs, maintaining quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

People Leader Accountabilities

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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Job Requisition ID R0045704

Full Time / Part Time : Full-Time

Job Level : Manager

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