- Foster City, California, United States
- Full-time · Senior
- $127K–$164K per year
- 5+ years
Senior Associate Scientist, Pharmacokinetic (PK) Bioanalysis to join the Discovery Science & Technology group and contribute to drug discovery efforts across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, inflammation, and virology.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is: $126,820.00 - $164,120.00. 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.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, optimize, and execute biological, biochemical, biophysical, cell-based, and bioanalytical assays to support drug discovery programs across multiple therapeutic areas.
- Contribute to target validation, lead identification, lead optimization, and candidate selection activities by generating high-quality experimental data and scientific insights.
- Apply a diverse range of in vitro pharmacology technologies, including high-throughput screening, profiling, mechanistic characterization, and functional assay platforms to address critical research questions.
- Independently design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret data, and communicate findings to multidisciplinary project teams.
- Develop, optimize, and execute ligand-binding assays and related bioanalytical methods to support pharmacokinetic and translational research activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline