Senior Scientist, Process Development

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Gilead Alberta ULC Full time

Description  Sr Scientist – Process Development – Edmonton, AlbertaJob Responsibilities:Responsible for developing chemical processes for the manufacturing of drug substancesDemonstrates technical knowledge, scientific creativity, and collaboration skills in the development and execution of research for the preparation of novel chemical substancesPlans, executes and analyzes laboratory experimentation to advance the knowledge of production and quality attributes of drug substancesProposes alternative chemistry, including new route selection and step optimizationProvides regular updates to supervision and proposes future research directionsIn collaboration with senior scientists, develops project strategy for manufacturing of drug substances to support clinical studies and commercializationResponsible for the day to day management of project team members and research assignments, including designing and interpreting of experimentationPrepares and reviews technical documents including research reports, process development reports, and documentation for the manufacturing of chemical substances e.g. Master Batch Records (MBRs)Collaborates across functional areas including analytical chemistry, quality assurance, and manufacturing to accomplish project goals. Acts as a subject matter expert for cross-functional teams and research personnelProvides technical support for manufacturing processes performed under cGMP in laboratory manufacturing and large-scale manufacturing operationsEnsures that all experimentation is carried out in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintaining quality, safety, and environmental standardsKnowledge, Experience and Skills:PhD in Organic Chemistry (or related discipline) and 2+ years of relevant experience minimum required. We prefer a PhD with 2-10 years ideally, level will be commensurate with experience ORMSc/BSc degree with extensive industry experience (6-8+ years)Experience in planning and executing multi-step synthesis of organic moleculesExperience scaling up synthetic routes and developing safe processesFamiliarity with purification and analytical techniques, including HPLC, LCMS and NMRFamiliarity with pilot plant and/or plant operations, and experience with generating master batch records is an assetFamiliarity with process validation, regulatory filings and cGMP regulatory guidelines is an assetStrong desire to work in multi-disciplinary teams, learn new skills and solve problemsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal collaboration skillsMust think critically and creatively and be able to work independently to determine appropriate resources for resolution of problemsStrong organizational and planning skillsExperience with project and people management is an assetFor Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.



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