Research Scientist, Process Development

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Job Description

Research Scientist – Process Development – Edmonton, Alberta

Gilead has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a better, healthier world for all people. We have commercialized more than 25 innovative medicines, helping to transform treatment for people living with HIV, viral hepatitis, cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Through our ongoing bold and transformative science, we’re driving innovations that have the potential to become the next generation of life-changing medicines.

Gilead Sciences in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has opportunities for highly motivated scientists to join various groups in the Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing (PDM) organization. With your commitment and drive, you will be part of a cross-functional drug development team whose goal is to develop curative medicines helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. With state-of-the-art research facilities and a team of experienced scientists who are passionate about developing drugs, the Process Development and Analytical Operations groups at Gilead empower every chemist to take part in the act of innovation.

You will see the tangible results of your contributions in this dynamic workplace, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through on-going development. Our science focused pursuit of excellence and teamwork has resulted in break-through development of many lifechanging novel marketed products that are benefiting millions of people. With a robust pipeline of drug candidates at every developmental stage at Gilead, you will have ample opportunities to make meaningful contribution to our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for developing chemical processes for the manufacturing of drug substances

Demonstrates technical knowledge, scientific creativity, and collaboration skills in the development and execution of research for the preparation of novel chemical substances

Plans, executes and analyzes laboratory experimentation to advance the knowledge of production and quality attributes of drug substances

Proposes alternative chemistry, including new route selection and step optimization

Provides regular updates to supervision and proposes future research directions

In collaboration with senior scientists, develops project strategy for manufacturing of drug substances to support clinical studies and commercialization

May be responsible for the day to day management of project team members and research assignments, including designing and interpreting of experimentation

Prepares and reviews technical documents including research reports, process development reports, and documentation for the manufacturing of chemical substances e.g. Master Batch Records (MBRs)

Collaborates across functional areas including analytical chemistry, quality assurance, and manufacturing to accomplish project goals

Provides technical support for manufacturing processes performed under cGMP in laboratory manufacturing and large-scale manufacturing operations

Ensures that all experimentation is carried out in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintaining quality, safety, and environmental standards

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

PhD in Organic Chemistry (or related discipline) strongly preferred, or MSc/BSc degree with extensive industry experience

Experience in planning and executing multi-step synthesis of organic molecules

Experience scaling up synthetic routes and developing safe processes

Familiarity with purification and analytical techniques, including HPLC, LCMS and NMR

Strong desire to work in multi-disciplinary teams, learn new skills and solve problems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal collaboration skills

Must think critically and creatively and be able to work independently to determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems

Strong organizational and planning skills

NOTE: Please include Research Summary with application.

Gilead is an equal opportunity employer.

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