Sr Scientist

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.
 

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Job Description
 

Summary:

We are hiring a Sr. Scientist to support the development of novel therapeutics aimed at treating, preventing and eradicating HIV. The successful candidate will function as a team member in HIV Clinical Virology, focused on the characterization of HIV medications and other therapeutic interventions through in vitro assays, translational models, and supporting clinical studies. The scientist will carry out these responsibilities as a member of a cross-functional R&D group, working with both internal and external collaborators.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to characterize the in vitro resistance profile of antiviral drugs, monitor the emergence and characterize drug resistance in patient samples, and assist in mechanism of action studies.
• Organize experimental details and be proficient in both data management and the preparation of summary reports.
• Set up vendor contracts and manage clinical sample shipment, testing and reporting.
• Support clinical studies through virology assay development and implementation, data analysis, biostatistical analyses, and writing of regulatory documents.
• Communicate results and interpretation in group and team meetings.
• Present findings at conferences and author scientific publications.
• Maintain knowledge of scientific advances in relevant fields from literature and scientific meetings.
• Effective team player who can think critically and creatively, work independently, and resolve problems to achieve results.  

Basic Qualifications:

• 0+ Years with PhD/PharmD
• 6+ Years with MS
• 8+ Years with BS

 Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent degree in virology, or relevant scientific discipline.
• 1-5 years of post-doctoral experience in industrial or academic settings.
• Experience with virology, molecular biology, sequencing, and cell culture techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Experience with clinical samples and knowledge of clinical trials preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively in a high-paced, cross-functional team environment.

• 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.

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