Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Principal Scientist, Biology
Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, California, United States, 94420
Job Description
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 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 of 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. Additional Key Responsibilities
Leadership
Mentor a lab‑based scientific team, advancing their projects and careers. Serve as a scientific and technical thought leader throughout the Research organization. Collaborate across functions to guide interdisciplinary projects, with experts in oncology, immune‑oncology, protein engineering, chemistry, translational medicine, biomarkers and clinical development. Identify project risks and mitigate effectively, while communicating with project teams and other leaders. Innovation and Scientific Acumen
Proactively ideate to accelerate early‑stage discovery activities, enhance understanding of disease mechanisms, and develop new technologies and novel targeting modalities. Develop expertise in relevant scientific fields and the external landscape, including the scientific literature, conference proceedings and competitive programs. As an in‑house expert, propose creative and rigorous research to discover, validate and understand targets. Think critically and creatively, emphasizing nimble decision making that balances risk‑taking with thoughtful experimentation within the strategic/competitive context to fuel a differentiated pre‑clinical pipeline. Contribute expertise to multidisciplinary due diligence teams to evaluate and recommend partnerships and acquisitions. Contribute to research reports, INDs and patent filings. Establish an external presence through peer‑reviewed publications, conference presentations and external collaborations. Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Ph.D. degree and 5+ years of experience in tumor biology, drug discovery, target identification and technology development, with post‑doctoral training highly preferred. Strong track record of impact in scientific field, including first‑ or senior‑author publications in peer‑reviewed journals and conference presentations. Strong knowledge base in cancer genomics and oncogenic signaling. Broad technical skillset of cutting‑edge methods and models of cancer, in vitro and in vivo, with experience in biochemically analyzing protein (and protein‑nucleic acid) complexes a plus. Demonstrated success in leading research teams to productive, creative, data‑driven decisions. Team‑centric mindset, with proven managerial excellence and ability to motivate skilled team members from diverse backgrounds. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The salary range for this position is: $195,670.00 – $253,220.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives, 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. Equal Employment Opportunity
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, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability or other protected characteristics. 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 ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance. Gilead Sciences will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to the compensation information of others as part of essential job functions cannot disclose such pay except in response to a formal complaint, investigation, or as otherwise permitted by law. Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. We promote and support diversity, equity and inclusion. Job Requisition ID R0049196 Job Level Associate Director Full Time/Part Time Full‑Time Remote Type Onsite Required
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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 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 of 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. Additional Key Responsibilities
Leadership
Mentor a lab‑based scientific team, advancing their projects and careers. Serve as a scientific and technical thought leader throughout the Research organization. Collaborate across functions to guide interdisciplinary projects, with experts in oncology, immune‑oncology, protein engineering, chemistry, translational medicine, biomarkers and clinical development. Identify project risks and mitigate effectively, while communicating with project teams and other leaders. Innovation and Scientific Acumen
Proactively ideate to accelerate early‑stage discovery activities, enhance understanding of disease mechanisms, and develop new technologies and novel targeting modalities. Develop expertise in relevant scientific fields and the external landscape, including the scientific literature, conference proceedings and competitive programs. As an in‑house expert, propose creative and rigorous research to discover, validate and understand targets. Think critically and creatively, emphasizing nimble decision making that balances risk‑taking with thoughtful experimentation within the strategic/competitive context to fuel a differentiated pre‑clinical pipeline. Contribute expertise to multidisciplinary due diligence teams to evaluate and recommend partnerships and acquisitions. Contribute to research reports, INDs and patent filings. Establish an external presence through peer‑reviewed publications, conference presentations and external collaborations. Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Ph.D. degree and 5+ years of experience in tumor biology, drug discovery, target identification and technology development, with post‑doctoral training highly preferred. Strong track record of impact in scientific field, including first‑ or senior‑author publications in peer‑reviewed journals and conference presentations. Strong knowledge base in cancer genomics and oncogenic signaling. Broad technical skillset of cutting‑edge methods and models of cancer, in vitro and in vivo, with experience in biochemically analyzing protein (and protein‑nucleic acid) complexes a plus. Demonstrated success in leading research teams to productive, creative, data‑driven decisions. Team‑centric mindset, with proven managerial excellence and ability to motivate skilled team members from diverse backgrounds. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The salary range for this position is: $195,670.00 – $253,220.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives, 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. Equal Employment Opportunity
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, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability or other protected characteristics. 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 ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance. Gilead Sciences will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to the compensation information of others as part of essential job functions cannot disclose such pay except in response to a formal complaint, investigation, or as otherwise permitted by law. Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. We promote and support diversity, equity and inclusion. Job Requisition ID R0049196 Job Level Associate Director Full Time/Part Time Full‑Time Remote Type Onsite Required
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