Gileadhot

Gileadhot

Sr Scientist, Discovery Sciences and Technologies

United States - California - Foster City · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$169k-$219kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role

  • We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Senior Scientist to advance our lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technology within the LNP center of excellence and the Discovery Sciences and Technologies (DST) Department.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the design, sourcing, synthesis, and evaluation of ionizable lipids and lipid library in close partnership with internal and external collaborators.
  • Design and optimize mRNA-LNP formulations and targeted LNP architectures - including ligand or conjugation strategies where appropriate - to address project needs.
  • Build and execute high-throughput LNP formulation and in vitro screening campaigns to evaluate transfection efficiency, cellular tropism, immune activation, and functional activity across relevant cell types.
  • Build strategic collaborations with academic groups, technology vendors, CROs, and biotech partners
  • Experience designing systematic, high-throughput, or DoE-based formulation-screening campaigns and integrating multi-parameter datasets into actionable delivery design rules.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead scientific projects independently and to mentor or manage junior scientists in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
  • Build strategic collaborations with academic groups, technology vendors, CROs, and biotech partners; communicate findings through reports, presentations, manuscripts, and patent applications.
  • Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Requirements

  • Hands-on expertise in LNP purification by tangential-flow filtration (TFF)) is required.
  • Our organization is a highly matrixed organization, and the ability to work effectively across diverse functional groups and therapeutic areas is a key attribute for this role.

Nice to have

  • 6+ years of directly relevant experience following the Ph.D., with a demonstrated track record in LNP based nucleic acid delivery.
  • Experience with targeted-LNP approaches using ligand or antibody conjugation is preferred
  • Experience with formulation scale-up and technology transfer to CMC/CDMO partners is preferred
  • Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account.

Compensation

  • $169,320.00 - $219,120.00.
  • 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*.
  • Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
  • 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.

Company info

  • At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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