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Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines. With the commitment and drive you bring to the Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing (PDM) workplace, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

This role is in the Analytical Core Team (ACT) within Analytical Operations (AO), based at our headquarters in Foster City, CA. The group is responsible for CMC analytical activities related to the development of Gilead’s small molecule drug substances and drug products. The successful candidate will possess a detailed understanding of analytical method development, strong critical thinking skills, and excellent communication skills.

Essential Responsibilities & Skills:

• Develop and execute analytical methods related to solid oral dosage and parenteral drug product (stability-indicating assay and impurities, discriminatory dissolution, blend and content uniformity, water content) in collaboration with supervisory personnel and lab analysts using techniques such as liquid chromatography, Karl-Fischer, dissolution, disintegration.

• Troubleshoot instrumentation and test methods.

• Supports drug substance and drug product stability studies and routine sample analysis.

• Review testing data and results to ensure compliance to appropriate test methods, specifications, and protocols. Recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret outcomes.

• Participate in group meetings, present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.

• Proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems.

• Use good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to provide insight into the processes used to achieve results of assigned tasks.

Education & Experience:

• BS degree with 2+ years of relevant biotech/pharmaceutical professional experience, OR MS degree with 0+ years of industry experience.

• Degrees should be in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.

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