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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 (Foster City, CA) is seeking a talented and highly motivated **Scientist** to join our Inflammation research group. The candidate will study the disease pathogenesis of Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, colitis, and inflammatory dermatosis, and will participate in the development of novel therapeutics. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, generating, and communicating experimental data internally to support target discovery and validation for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. S/he will have opportunities for career growth through acquisition of new skills, experiences, and professional relationships in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment. Title will be commensurate with industrial experience and previous track record of research article/patent publication.

Primary responsibilities:

• Independently design, conduct, analyze in vitro and in vivo experiments to support target validation and evaluate therapeutic hypothesis.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally with colleagues in other research departments.

• Present research findings and recommendations to senior staff, prepare research reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts, contribute to project milestones and patent filings.

• Contribute to discovery of new therapeutic targets for chronic inflammatory diseases.

• Proactively evaluate new technologies for research

• Generate scientific hypothesis to enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms.

Qualifications & prior experience:

• 0+ Years with PhD; PhD plus postdoctoral training preferred.

• 4+ Years relevant industry experience with MS; 10+ Years relevant industry experience preferred.

• 6+ Years relevant industry experience with BS; 12+ Years relevant industry experience preferred.

• Hands-on experience or substantial knowledge of preclinical models of inflammatory autoimmune diseases is required.

• Proficient in cellular immunology, including immune cell culture, multi-color flow cytometric analysis, and quantification of protein and/or RNA in immune cells and tissues.

• Fluency in molecular techniques to evaluate signaling networks and cellular phenotypes (e.g., plasmid design, transfection, transduction).

• 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.

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

The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. 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.