Scientist, Nonclinical Safety and Pathobiology

United States - California - Foster City · full time · Senior

$146,540 – $189,640

Listed on Gilead Sciences’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role oversees nonclinical safety studies for pharmaceutical development, managing CRO vendors, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance from study planning through final reporting. It suits experienced toxicology professionals with a track record of independently running GLP and non-GLP studies who can juggle multiple projects and communicate effectively across scientific and operational teams.

Our summary, not Gilead Sciences’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's degree plus six years of experience, or Master's degree plus four years of experience
Independent experience monitoring nonclinical safety studies
Knowledge of toxicology principles and study design
Understanding of FDA, ICH, EMA, and OECD regulatory guidance for nonclinical studies
Ability to manage CRO relationships and coordinate multiple concurrent studies
Written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice to have

BS or MS in toxicology, pharmacology, biology, physiology, or veterinary sciences
Direct experience across multiple study types, species, and therapeutic areas
Familiarity with laboratory animal welfare standards and IACUC processes
Experience with study tracking systems and SEND visualization tools
Electronic QC workflow experience
Membership in professional organizations like ACT or SOT