Description

Job Title: Senior Research Scientist I - Process Safety and Development

Gilead Sciences Inc. has been tackling diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer for over 35 years. Our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of our team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. We're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage site process safety operations including:
  • Providing training and guidance to process chemistry personnel in hazards evaluation of chemical processes in the laboratory,
  • Acting as process safety SME for other departments across all areas and levels,
  • Providing process safety assessments for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing performed under cGMP including documentation related to batch records and specifications.
• Continue to develop the process safety evaluation system and procedures for the site, and act as a corporate resource on process safety issues.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, management, development, and evaluation of staff. Strong emphasis on developing colleagues, including mentorship of individuals and project teams.

Focus Areas:

• Responsible for process safety assessments and investigations for the manufacturing of drug substances, including:
  • Use of appropriate methods and techniques (e.g., DSC, ARC, RC1) to support process development activities and other project goals,
  • Interpretation of data and presentation of process hazard evaluation results.
• Responsible for the continuous improvement of process safety systems on site, and at the corporate level as required, with a particular focus on personnel and process safety.
• Maintain alignment with corporate process safety goals, and direct personnel with interpretation of and compliance with process safety requirements.
• Maintain full working knowledge of up-to-date, state-of-the-art principles and theories, and regulatory guidance, and applying such knowledge to the development of personnel and systems.
• Develop, manage, and promote site process safety programs and systems, including development of process safety assessment tools, training programs, and other tools to support site safety culture and performance.
• Pharmaceutical/fine chemical industry experience in process safety and development is preferred.
• Application of sound and scientific judgment to make timely decisions.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and writing skills are required.

Estimated Salary:

$120,000 - $180,000 per year

About Gilead Sciences Inc.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.