Scientist, Process Development

Gilead Alberta ULC; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in drug development is seeking a Scientist in Process Development in Edmonton. The role involves developing chemical processes, managing projects, and collaborating across functional areas to support clinical studies. Candidates must hold a PhD or relevant degree in Organic Chemistry with industry experience. Strong technical knowledge and collaboration skills are essential for success in this innovative environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc/BSc in Organic Chemistry required.
• 4+ years of industry experience for MSc holders, 6+ years for BSc holders.
• Strong desire to work in multidisciplinary teams and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical processes for drug substances.
• Plan, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments.
• Prepare technical documents and ensure compliance with SOPs.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Scientific creativity

Collaboration skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

MSc in Organic Chemistry

BSc in Organic Chemistry

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 the development and execution of research for the preparation of novel chemical substances.

Plans, executes, and analyzes laboratory experiments to advance 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 strategies for manufacturing drug substances to support clinical studies and commercialization.

May be responsible for managing project team members and research assignments, including designing and interpreting experiments.

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

Collaborates across functional areas such as analytical chemistry, quality assurance, and manufacturing to achieve project goals.

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

Ensures all 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 :

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, with strong interpersonal collaboration skills.

Ability to think critically and creatively, working independently to determine resources for problem resolution.

Strong organizational and planning skills.

People Leader Accountabilities :

• Create Inclusion - recognizing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding diversity in team management.

• Develop Talent - understanding employee skills, experiences, aspirations, and potential; coaching for performance and growth.

• Empower Teams - aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives; providing support to remove barriers and connect teams to the broader ecosystem.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors :

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.