Intern – Biostatistics, Oncology

Job Description

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.

Intern – Biostatistics, Oncology
As a Gilead intern you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company’s mission but will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will also have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs.

Who We Are

The Biostatistics team provides statistical support for study design, data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation. We provide statistical consultation on trial design and study endpoints, author statistical analysis plans, provide statistical advice with respect to creating a clinical development program, and use knowledge of literature to provide data analysis and present methods to support publications/presentations.

Job Overview:

The internship will provide a first-hand opportunity to observe and learn about biostatistical contributions in oncology clinical trials within a pharmaceutical industry setting. At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will give a presentation summarizing the work completed during the program.

Job Responsibilities:

Under general supervision and working with the experienced statisticians, the intern will be working on a clinical trial study in cancer drug development. Responsibilities may include the following activities:

• Assist with systematic literature reviews of the platform trial designs and conducts, clinical trial designs and study results in PD-1/PD-L1 in colorectal or gastrointestinal cancer

• Works collaboratively with Statistical Programmers, Biostatisticians, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Managers, and other team members to meet project deliverables and timelines for statistical data analysis and reporting

• Evaluate the innovative statistical methodology and implementation on oncology clinical trials

• Perform the clinical study data review, checking and analysis using SAS, R, and/or other statistical software.

• Showcase your work with a final poster board presentation near the conclusion of your internship

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8

• Authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship now or in the future

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s/Masters/MBA/PhD program at an accredited US based university or college

• Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad or a Graduate or Doctoral Student

• Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university/college after the completion of the internship

• Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August

• Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship

• Must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and first booster shot

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

• Ability to identify issues and seek solutions

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace

• Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment

• Pursuing graduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics/Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related scientific field

• Excellent detail oriented analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong organizational, time-management, interpersonal and communication capabilities

• Proficiency of the English language in spoken, writing and communication.

• Self-motivated, solid ethical decision-making skills, adaptable to change.

• Ability to identify issues and seek solutions

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace

Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

• Teamwork (Working Together)

• Excellence (Being Your Best)

• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 careers@gilead.com for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the EEO is the Law poster.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today at www.gilead.com/careers.