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Senior Research Scientist, Pre-Pivotal Biologics Development
Senior Research Scientist, Pre-Pivotal Biologics Development-March 2024
Foster City
Mar 20, 2026
About Senior Research Scientist, Pre-Pivotal Biologics Development

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  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.

  We empower our leaders to step up, share ideas, listen, learn, and lead. We’re welcoming bright, diverse, and imaginative minds; we’re nurturing them to foster an environment of inclusion and growth where innovation is encouraged. We expect our people leaders to model that environment, and to focus on creating inclusion, developing talent, and enabling teams.

  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. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

  Job Description

  Senior Research Scientist, Pre-Pivotal Biologics Development – Foster City, CA

  Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

  Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

  Gilead has an opportunity for a highly motivated cell line development scientist to join our Pre-Pivotal Biologics Development group located at our Foster City campus. We are seeking a scientist with significant cell line development experience, in particular with expertise in targeted integration (TI) platform development including vector design and construction for idenitification and characterization of transcriptional hot spots. Additional familiarity with the generating recombinant mammalian cell lines producing monoclonal antibodies and other recombinant proteins in various formats for therapeutic use is desired. This lead scientist will build and lead a small team to drive the development of strategies towards the establishment of novel TI capabilities. The candidate will also be expected to contribute in the construction/development of novel mammalian expression technology to develop cell lines for Gilead’s biologics pipeline molecules by working in a collaborative, high-performing, fast-paced environment.

  Key Responsibilities:

  Drive improvements in molecular biology strategies including vector design, construction, and characterization for increased speed and efficiency in order to generate highly productive, high quality, robust cell lines that meet all regulatory requirements. Conduct cell line development for monoclonal antibodies and other recombinant proteins by designing, constructing, and evaluating expression vectors.

  Manage and develop careers of direct reports.

  Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

  PhD degree in molecular biology or related discipline and 5+ years of experience is required OR candidates with BS or MS degree may be considered with extensive industry experience.

  Demonstrated excellence in cell line development is required, including:

  Direct experience and understanding of the IP/FTO for targeted integration technology

  Experience with automation and high-throughput technologies as applied to mammalian cell line generation and process optimization

  Demonstrated excellence in team building and developing junior scientists

  Experience in mammalian gene expression systems and productivity enhancing technologies

  Experience designing, constructing, and evaluating vectors to express recombinant proteins of various formats

  Experience in developing cell lines for therapeutic recombinant proteins using CHO cells

  Experience with genetic characterization of recombinant cell lines including sequence confirmation

  Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and adhere to timelines

  Ability to think critically, and demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

  Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills are required

  Flexibility and a willingness to expand skill set and responsibilities is a must

  Experience with the preparation of regulatory submissions is required

  The salary range for this position is: $191,335.00 - $247,610.00. 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.For jobs in the United States:

  As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information 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 [email protected] for assistance.

  For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster) poster.

  NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf)

  YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

  PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

  Our 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.

  Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

  For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

  Please log onto your Internal Career Site (https://www.myworkday.com/gilead/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0QtgI/cacheable-task/2997$2151.htmld#backheader=true) to apply for this job.

  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.

  Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead has made the decision to require all Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. T he health of our employees, contractors, their loved ones, our partners and the communities and people we serve is a top priority. Vaccination is the most effective way currently available to deliver on that priority.

  The purpose of the vaccination requirement is to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and support the health and safety of our communities. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request an accommodation.

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