Director, Cell Line Development Pre-Pivotal Biologics Development
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Director, Cell Line Development Pre-Pivotal Biologics Development

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.

Job Description

Director, Cell Line Development Pre-Pivotal Biologics Development – Foster City, CA

Gilead has an opportunity for an industry experienced Cell Line development Scientist with Ph.D. and 8+ years, at our Foster City campus facility. We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual to drive CLD execution for our rapidly growing biologics pipeline. The successful candidate will also contribute to the overall strategy of new technology development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end Cell Line Development for pipeline projects, including activities from vector design and construction to clonal cell lines appropriate for Master Cell Bank generation.
• Design, implement and apply high-throughput automation technologies for mammalian cell line generation and process optimization.
• Drive process improvements for increased speed and efficiency to generate highly productive, high quality, robust cell lines that meet all regulatory requirements with high quality documentation.
• Support cell banking, cell bank characterization and tech transfer operations.
• Coordinate with both Research and CMC colleagues for efficient knowledge transfer.
• Participate in Due Diligence and Manufacturability assessments.
• Author technical reports, Regulatory filing support, present in group meetings, and work cross-functionally to achieve common goals.
• Develop and motivate team of direct and indirect reports.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related fields with 8+ years experience OR M.S. with 10+ years experience OR B.S. with 12+ years industrial experience in biologics development with people leader accountabilities.
• Demonstrated excellence in cell line development is required, including:
• Experience designing, constructing, and evaluating vectors to express recombinant proteins of various formats including use of targeted integration and transposase mediated technologies.
• Experience in mammalian gene expression systems and productivity enhancing technologies.
• Experience with automation and high-throughput technologies as applied to mammalian cell line generation and process optimization.
• Experience with Regulatory filing.
• Experience with controlling product quality by cell engineering and/or cell line selection.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and adhere to timelines.

The salary range for this position is: $221,170.00 - $286,220.00. 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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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.

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