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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

Specific Job Responsibilities:

+ Responsible for conducting scientific research for the discovery of drugs, the development of drug candidates or the research support of marketed drugs.

+ Applies the principles and techniques of chemistry to potential inventions, products and problems.

+ Independently plans, executes and proposes experiments that support non-routine research activities and project goals.

+ Demonstrates advanced level of understanding of project goals and methods.

+ Independently selects appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments.

+ Designs new experiments to advance scientific knowledge of drug substances or techniques to identify such substances.

+ Recommends alternatives, researches new methods and techniques and proactively seeks out senior personnel to propose potential solutions to problems.

+ May advise Research Associates or members of project teams in the initiation and execution of laboratory experimentation, considering economic and safety factors.

+ May lead functional group meetings.

+ Presents results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work in a fully independent manner.

+ Independently writes technical reports and technical presentations within area of expertise

+ Works independently and determines methods and techniques on new or difficult assignments.

+ Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires comprehensive evaluation of many factors.

+ Serves as an area expert with notable technical depth for projects and for other employees.

+ Maintains high level of expertise through familiarity with relevant scientific and technical literature and applies it appropriately to research projects.

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

+ Must think critically and creatively and be able to work independently, determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems and have strong organizational and planning skills.

+ Thinks critically and creatively and generates ideas and executes those ideas to positively impact project goals

+ Applies the principles and techniques of chemistry to potential inventions, products and problems.

+ Works under supervision of more senior scientists or scientific directors to identify and validate targets, advance the development of economical, state-of-the art techniques to develop, produce and/or characterize materials or tools for the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents.

+ Plans, designs, implements and analyzes laboratory experimentation to advance scientific knowledge of drug substances or techniques to identify such substances.

+ May advise Research Associates or members of project teams in the initiation and execution of laboratory experimentation, considering economic and safety factors.

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

+ Maintains full working knowledge of principles and theories, applying such knowledge to the research direction that supports Company interests.

+ Technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and collaboration with others are used to suggest experimental design and research strategy.

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

+ May make contributions to scientific literature and conferences through publication and presentation of research results.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience

OR

+ Master’s degree and 6 years of experience

OR

+ PhD/ PharmD

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Excellent communication skills (both verbal and technical) and strong interpersonal skills are required.

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: $169,320.00 - $219,120.00. 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.

For jobs in the United States:

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster) poster.

NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf)

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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.