Scientist, Process Development

Biopharma Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead is seeking a highly qualified organic chemist to develop and optimize multi-step syntheses of drug substances for clinical studies and commercialization. You will collaborate with analytical chemistry, QA, and manufacturing to advance production knowledge while ensuring safety and quality.

PhD preferred; MSc/BSc with experience considered. Strong communication, planning, and purification skills (HPLC, LCMS, NMR) are essential for success in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry preferred; MSc/BSc with extensive industry experience considered.
• Experience planning multi-step organic syntheses and scaling up routes.
• Strong purification and analytical skills (HPLC/LCMS/NMR) and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop chemical processes for manufacturing drug substances.
• Plan, execute and analyze laboratory experiments for production knowledge.
• Collaborate with analytical chemistry, QA, and manufacturing to reach project goals.
• Propose new routes and optimize steps for clinical studies and commercialization.
• Prepare technical documentation for process development and manufacturing.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Scale-up processes

Purification & analysis

Collaborative work

Communication

Project planning

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

MSc/BSc in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

LCMS

NMR

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.

Job Description

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
• Prepares and reviews technical documents including research reports, process development reports, and documentation for the manufacturing of chemical substances e.g. Master Batch Collaborates across functional areas including analytical chemistry, quality assurance, and manufacturing to accomplish project goals
• Ensures that all experimentation is carried out in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintaining quality, safety, and environmental standards

Basic Qualifications:

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

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• 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
• Strong organizational and planning skills

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.