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Job Description

Associate Scientist, Small Molecule Process Chemistry

Foster City, CA

Gilead Sciences currently has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated scientist to join our Process Chemistry group in the Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing (PDM) organization. With your commitment and drive, you will be part of a cross-functional drug development team whose goal is to develop curative medicines helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. With state-of-the-art research facilities and a team of experienced scientists who are passionate about developing drugs, the Process Chemistry group at Gilead empowers every chemist to take part in the act of innovation. You will see the tangible results of your contributions in this dynamic workplace, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through on-going development. Our science-focused pursuit of excellence and teamwork has resulted in break-through developments of many life-changing novel marketed products that are benefiting millions of people. With a robust pipeline of drug candidates at every developmental stage, at Gilead you will have ample opportunities to make meaningful contributions to our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases. Gilead’s core values of integrity, inclusion, teamwork, excellence, and accountability shape our culture and are the foundation of our future success. Challenge yourself and make a difference in the world – Make your mark here at Gilead.

**This is a site-based position in Foster City, CA

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Plans and executes assigned experiments, with increasing independence, that support Process Chemistry activities and project goals.

• Independently executes reactions and makes key improvements during reaction, work-up and isolation.

• Selects appropriate methods and techniques in performing research and avoids reactions and processes that do not scale well.

• Demonstrates and applies advanced level of understanding of project goals and methods.

• Maintains familiarity with scientific literature and applies appropriately to research projects.

• Collaborates with colleagues to develop methods.

• May lead or participate in specialized technology working groups to support project initiatives and/or experimentation.

• May contribute to scientific literature and conferences through the publication and presentation of research results.

• Always works with safety in mind.

• Prepares and presents updates at project team and departmental meetings that interpret data, draw conclusions, and propose next steps.

• Follows best documentation practices for robust data recording and compliance (ELN, batch records, etc.)

• Familiar with manufacturing operations and writes and/or reviews master batch records and safety summaries with limited supervision.

• Supports group jobs to maintain lab functions.

• Completes trainings on time.

• May participate in departmental activities or initiatives to support operations including recruiting and new hire onboarding and training.

• May support the management and development of direct reports.

• Applies Gilead Core Values and Leadership Commitments to job responsibilities.

• Demonstrates good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

• Works with collaborative communication and problem-solving spirit.

• Acts as a resource to others in the department.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of experience is preferred.

• Experience in planning and executing multi-step synthetic sequences.

• Familiarity with modern purification and analytical techniques, including HPLC, LCMS and NMR.

• Well-versed in scientific literature searching software (SciFinder, Reaxys etc.)

• Strong desire to work in multi-disciplinary teams, learn new skills and proactively solve problems.

Please Provide Research Summary with Application

Gilead is an equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is: $124,015.00 - $160,490.00. 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*.

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

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Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.