Senior Process Development Scientist (Drug Substances)

Gilead Sciences Inc.; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Stock-based incentives

Medical insurance

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. in Foster City, CA is seeking a senior chemist to develop chemical processes for manufacturing drug substances. You will collaborate with senior scientists to design economical, scalable routes and optimize steps while applying safe, sustainable practices.

The role requires deep expertise in chemical development, strong problem-solving abilities, and clear communication. A PhD with no post-doctoral work or a BS/MS with extensive experience are considered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading chemical process development for drug substances.
• Strong collaboration and independent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design and optimize chemical routes at scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop chemical processes for manufacturing of drug substances.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency and independence in experimental design and strategy.
• Collaborate with senior scientists to advance economical, state-of-the-art techniques for isolation, characterization, and mass production.

Skills

Chemical process development

Independent thinker

Collaboration

Education

BS in a relevant scientific discipline

MS in a relevant scientific discipline

PhD with no post-doctoral assignment

Job description

Gilead Sciences Inc. in Foster City, CA is seeking a senior chemist to develop chemical processes for manufacturing drug substances. You will collaborate with senior scientists to design economical, scalable routes and optimize steps while applying safe, sustainable practices.

The role requires deep expertise in chemical development, strong problem-solving abilities, and clear communication. A PhD with no post-doctoral work or a BS/MS with extensive experience are considered.