Senior Associate Scientist, External Quality Analytical Oversight

Gilead Sciences Inc.; Foster City (CA); Vor Ort; USD 118.000 - 153.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discretionary bonus

Stock-based incentives

Paid time off

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Gilead Sciences Inc. in Foster City, CA seeks a Senior Associate Scientist to support external QC across the commercial manufacturing network, ensuring cGMP compliance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity and timely delivery of QC documentation. You will perform data reviews, drive continuous improvement, and help resolve discrepancies, audits and regulatory commitments while working on site up to five days a week.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in Commercial Quality Control or analytical development.
• Knowledge of GMP and data integrity in US and international contexts.
• Ability to develop and improve complex concepts and standards.
• Experience coordinating with contract laboratories and QA.

Aufgaben

• Review external QC data for commercial release and stability testing.
• Verify CTL raw data packages against specifications and prepare CoAs.
• Use LIMS to verify transcription of results and generate provisional CoAs and reports.
• Review audit trails and maintain documentation metadata and workflows.
• Collaborate with QC Leads, CTLs and QA to resolve data discrepancies and ensure timelines.
• Identify data integrity concerns; support investigations and CAPAs.
• Compile QC metrics and track release timelines and outstanding issues.
• Coordinate SAP specification authoring and updates with QC stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Quality Control

GMP

Analytical thinking

Data review

Documentation

Communication

Ausbildung

BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry

MS in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

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

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a Senior Associate Scientist, you will contribute to QC procedures across Gilead’s commercial manufacturing network, ensuring global cGMP compliance. The Associate Scientist collaborates with cross‑functional teams, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and supports the QC team for timely project completion and regulatory compliance.

This is a site-based position (up to 5x a week) in Foster City, CA.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Associate Scientist in External Quality Analytical Oversight role supports external commercial QC through hands‑on execution of activities and processes related to data review, documentation, method lifecycle support, and continuous improvement. Working within established procedures and with guidance from senior colleagues, the role helps ensure accurate, timely, and compliant QC deliverables.

Focus Areas

• Perform review of external QC laboratory data for commercial release and stability testing, including contract testing laboratory (CTL) Certificates of Analysis (CoA), stability reports and supporting documentation, in accordance with Gilead procedures for oversight of contract laboratory data.
• Perform data‑based review of CTL raw data packages, including verification of method conditions, sample and standard preparation, reference standard use, system suitability, representative chromatograms and calculation accuracy; support Level 3 on‑site data reviews as assigned.
• Use lab information management system (LIMS) to verify accurate transcription of results against CTL documents and specifications, complete test‑and sample‑level review and authorization, review audit trails, and generate provisional CoAs, Stability Summary Reports and Analytical Reports.
• Use electronic documentation management system to retrieve, review and accept CTL CoAs, stability reports, raw data packages, specifications and test methods; maintain document metadata and workflows and document data review findings and discrepancies.
• Partner with QC Leads, CTLs and QA to resolve data discrepancies, request and track CTL corrections and ensure data review is completed within required turnaround times.
• Identify, document and escalat[e] data review findings, including atypical results, trends and data integrity or ALCOA++ concerns; support related laboratory investigations (OOS/OOT/OOE), deviations and CAPAs.
• Compile and report QC data‑related metrics, maintain review and batch release trackers and communicate status, turnaround times and outstanding issues.
• Coordinate SAP specification authoring and updates with designated authors and QC stakeholders, tracking completion and confirming alignment with approved specifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data review processes and electronic system workflows, including authoring or revising SOPs, work instructions and job aids and supporting system changes and user testing.

Experience

• Experience with Commercial Quality Control , analytical development or a related laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of GMP principles, data integrity expectation of lab data and applicable procedures and standards in the US and internationally.
• Must be able to develop and improve complex concepts, techniques and standards and new applications based on quality principles and theories.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence Quality Control testing at contract laboratory facilities and ensure alignment with Gilead’s GMP policies.
• Demonstrated the ability to influence process and outcomes across functions.

Requirements

• BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience OR
• MS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience in commercial quality control.
• Stays ahead of shifting trends in industry.
• Ability to think critically, analyze information and work independently on defined assignments while seeking guidance when needed.
• Strong organizational, planning and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative working style.

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.

The salary range for this position is: $117,895.00 - $152,570.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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