# Principal Scientist, Analytical Operations

Hiring organization: [Gilead Sciences](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/gilead-sciences)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4a343109-a0c2-4408-9000-2e3c7ae8fbe9

Listed on Gilead Sciences's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Principal
- Location: United States - California - Foster City
- Salary: 195670 – 253220 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads quality control strategy and execution for small molecule drug development, overseeing analytical testing, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional coordination throughout the clinical pipeline. It suits experienced analytical chemists or pharmaceutical scientists who have managed QC operations in cGMP environments and can drive improvements while leading teams.

_Our summary, not Gilead Sciences's wording._

## Skills named

Analytical Chemistry

## Required

- 10+ years experience with BS, OR 8+ years with MS, OR 5+ years with PhD/PharmD in related field
- Significant hands-on and leadership experience in small molecule pharmaceutical analytical testing and quality control
- Experience establishing analytical specifications and authoring CMC sections of regulatory submissions
- Deep understanding of regulatory and phase-appropriate QC expectations for clinical development
- Experience managing testing activities at external contract testing laboratories
- Critical thinking and independent problem-solving ability

## Nice to have

- Experience with parenterals, medical devices, and combination products
- Demonstrated ability to organize and execute multiple tasks with flexibility for changing priorities

Apply on Gilead Sciences's site: https://gilead.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/gileadcareers/job/United-States---California---Foster-City/Principal-Scientist--Analytical-Operations_R0053042