Associate Scientist, FPD
Gilead Sciences
September 08, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Associate Scientist in Small Molecule Formulation and Process Development, supporting drug development from preclinical to commercialization. Responsibilities: conduct formulation screening, characterizations, and oversee GMP manufacturing; develop and optimize drug product formulations and processes; author technical reports and regulatory documentation; support process validation and lifecycle management. Requirements: BS with 5+ years or MS with 3+ years in related scientific discipline; experience with small molecule research, drug substance and drug product characterization, and GMP standards. High-Value: small molecule therapeutics, formulation development, process scale-up, GMP manufacturing, IND to NDA regulatory support. Collaboration: cross-functional work with R&D, manufacturing, and external partners. WorkSetup: not specified; likely laboratory-based.