Scientist, Process Development

Gilead Sciences; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Edmonton, Alberta is seeking a Scientist in Process Development. The candidate will be responsible for developing processes for the manufacturing of drug substances, conducting laboratory experiments, and collaborating across functions. A PhD or MSc in Organic Chemistry with relevant industry experience is required. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic environment within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or related discipline required.
• MSc with 4+ years or BSc with 6+ years of industry experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Develop chemical processes for drug manufacturing.
• Plan, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments.
• Collaborate with senior scientists on project strategies.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Scientific creativity

Collaboration skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

MSc in Organic Chemistry with 4+ years industry experience

BSc in Organic Chemistry with 6+ years industry experience

Tools

HPLC

LCMS

NMR

Job description

Scientist – Process Development – Edmonton, Alberta

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 understand production and quality attributes of drug substances.
• Proposes alternative chemistry, including new route selection and step optimization.
• Provides regular updates to supervision and suggests future research directions.
• Collaborates with senior scientists to develop project strategies for manufacturing drug substances to support clinical studies and commercialization.
• 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 meet project goals.
• Provides technical support for manufacturing processes under cGMP in laboratory and large-scale operations.
• Ensures experiments comply with SOPs, maintaining quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Basic Qualifications :

• PhD in Organic Chemistry (or related discipline).
• MSc in Organic Chemistry with 4+ years of industry experience.
• BSc in Organic Chemistry with 6+ years of industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

• PhD in Organic Chemistry (or related discipline).
• 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 multidisciplinary teams, learn new skills, and solve problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal collaboration skills.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, work independently, and determine appropriate resources for problem resolution.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

People Leader Accountabilities :

• Create Inclusion - recognize the value of diverse teams, model inclusion, and embed diversity in team management.
• Develop Talent - understand team members' skills, experience, aspirations, and potential; coach for performance and growth.
• Empower Teams - align goals and purpose, remove barriers, and connect teams to organizational objectives.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors :

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.