Scientist, Process Development

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 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.

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

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

We are looking for a Scientist, Process Development that will be based in our Canada – Alberta – Edmonton facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support site process safety operations including:
• provide guidance to process chemistry personnel in the evaluation of chemical processes in the laboratory
• provide process safety assessments for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing performed under cGMP including documentation related to batch records and specifications
• support the development of the process safety evaluation system and procedures for the site
• in collaboration with senior scientists, develop strategies for the safe manufacturing of drug substances to support clinical studies and commercialization
• demonstrate technical knowledge, scientific creativity, and collaboration skills in the development and execution of process safety assessments for the preparation of novel chemical substances
• ensure all experimentation is carried out in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintaining quality, safety, and environmental standards

FOCUS AREAS:

• Support process safety assessments and investigations relating to 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
• support the continuous improvement of systems on site 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
• support the development, management, and promotion of 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. in chemistry (or related science or engineering), or MS/MA in a related scientific discipline with 4+ years’ industry experience, or BS/BA in a related scientific discipline with 6+ years’ industry experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the following is an asset:
• planning and executing multi-step synthesis of organic molecules
• scaling up synthetic routes and developing safe processes
• thermal analysis techniques
• understanding of chemical engineering principles
• pharmaceutical/fine chemical industry experience in process safety and development
• Application of sound and scientific judgment to make timely decisions
• Strong collaboration, communication, and writing skills are required

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.