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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Gilead Sciences is seeking a talented and highly motivated Sr Associate Scientist to join our Inflammation group. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary research team utilizes state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to advance medicines into the clinic. The successful candidate is expected to be lab-based and to contribute to the discovery, research, and development of novel immunotherapeutic agents to address unmet medical needs of inflammatory diseases including atopic dermatitis, SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory diseases. They will support projects across discovery research and into early development on multidisciplinary project teams. The successful candidate will participate as an engaged member of a collaborative department with diverse research interests. They will also independently design and execute experiments to advance our understanding of disease biology. They will have opportunities for career growth through acquisition of new skills, experiences, and professional relationships in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment. This role will sit in our Foster City, CA HQ.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Responsible for designing and executing scientific research for the discovery of drug targets, the development of drug candidates, and the identification and validation of drug combinations.

+ Independently designs, conducts, analyzes _in vitro_ and _in vivo_ experiments to support the initiation and/or advancement of drug candidates.

+ Contribute to the preparation of research reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, INDs, and patent filings.

+ Applies advanced level of understanding project goals and methods.

+ Selects appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments.

+ Collaborates with supervisory personnel to develop research methods.

+ Presents results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.

+ Acts as a resource for other employees within the department.

+ Uses strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to communicate objectives and results.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Five Years’ Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Three Years’ Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 9+ years of experience with BS degree in a related scientific discipline.

+ 8+ years of experience with MS degree in a related scientific discipline.

+ Preference will be given to candidates with a background in immunology and previous working experience in inflammatory diseases

+ Proficient in immune cell culture; multi-color flow cytometric analysis; transfection / transduction / CRISPR of primary cells and cell lines; quantification of protein (Luminex, MSD, ELISA) and RNA in immune cells and tissues.

+ Prior experience with tissue processing and analysis in preclinical mouse models of autoimmunity is preferred

+ Computer literacy, especially proficiency with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

+ Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

+ The ability to work independently on day-to-day responsibilities and research goals

People Leader Accountabilities

+ Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

+ Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose.

+ Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

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. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.