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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.\nEvery 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.\nWe 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.\nJob Description\nThe Scientist, Biologics Pivotal Formulation and Process Development role is part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary CMC development team that applies state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to advance medicines into the clinic. The successful candidate is expected to bring relevant technical expertise, contribute to key functional strategies, and spearhead innovation in formulation and drug product (DP) process development. The individual will have opportunities for growth through the acquisition of new skills, experiences, and professional relationships in a fast-paced, resource-rich environment.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign and execute formulation and drug product process development work packages, including formulation development, drug product manufacturing process development, and clinical in-use evaluations.\nDrive innovation and continuously expand technical expertise; influence internal and external audiences through publications, presentations, and representation in industry collaborations.\nDemonstrate a strong understanding of analytical, biophysical characterization, and process development techniques; introduce new capabilities; and lead by example in laboratory execution.\nIndependently conduct hypothesis-driven research by formulating scientific hypotheses, designing and executing fit-for-purpose studies, interpreting results, and refining hypotheses based on emerging data. Apply protein characterization and structure-property relationship insights to guide formulation and drug product development decisions.\nFully embrace data integrity and good documentation practices in data and report generation; critically review internal and external documentation.\nAuthor technical documents, including protocols, reports, and regulatory dossier content, for internal and external audiences.\nCollaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to project team discussions and decision-making.\nSupport and contribute to departmental initiatives and cross-functional projects that drive business process excellence and scientific innovation.\nBasic Qualifications:\nPh.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field with 0+ years of experience\nOR\n4+ Years with MS\nOR\n6+ Years with BS\nHands-on laboratory experience is required.\nExperience with formulation development, drug product process development, and clinical in-use evaluation for monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, antibody-drug conjugates, fusion proteins, and other complex biologic modalities is strongly desired.\nSolid understanding of protein characterization and structure-property relationships, including the ability to integrate analytical and biophysical data to assess protein stability, is strongly preferred.\nDemonstrated ability to conduct independent, hypothesis-driven research, including defining scientific questions, designing appropriate studies, analyzing data critically, and updating hypotheses and experimental plans based on study outcomes, is preferred.\nA record of publications and external presentations, together with a demonstrated desire to innovate through research, is strongly preferred.\nPeople Leader Accountabilities:\nCreate Inclusion: Know the business value of diverse teams, model inclusion, and embed the value of diversity in how teams are managed.\nDevelop Talent: Understand employees’ skills, experience, aspirations, and potential; coach on current performance and future potential; ensure employees receive the feedback and insight needed to grow and develop.\n Empower Teams: Connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, holding them accountable, removing barriers, and connecting them to the broader ecosystem.\nThe salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. 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:\nhttps://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing\n* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.\nFor jobs in the United States:\nGilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, geneticinformation or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact  for assistance.\nFor more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.\nNOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT\nYOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT\nGilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.\nOur environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.\nGilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. 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