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Immunologist, Virology Department

美国 - 加利福尼亚州 - 福斯特市研究正式员工

职位描述

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

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

The Virology Department seeks a highly motivated Immunologist to join a research team developing novel therapeutics that enhance host immune responses to viral infections. The successful candidate will drive early-stage drug discovery, leveraging expertise in immunology to design and execute biological studies that advance our understanding of immune modulation and antiviral strategies. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced, collaborative, and resource-rich environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Leads the design and execution of scientific research to discover novel drug targets and advance therapeutic candidates

  • Independently plans, performs, and interprets in vitro experiments to generate high‑quality data that drives decision‑making within drug discovery programs

  • Establish and optimize preclinical models to assess immune modulation and therapeutic efficacy

  • Proactively evaluates new technologies and develops new assays to enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms

  • Evaluate and propose new therapeutic concepts and project ideas

  • Works collaboratively in cross-functional project teams

  • Present research findings to project teams and senior leadership; contribute to publications, patents, and regulatory filings

  • Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills

  • Must think critically and creatively, stay informed of the latest developments in the field, and have excellent organizational and planning skills.

Basic qualifications

  • PhD in immunology, viral immunology, immuno-oncology or related field with 0+ years of experience

  • Demonstrated research productivity and innovation through first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD and 2+years postdoctoral experience in immunology, viral immunology, or immuno-oncology with proven successful research strongly preferred

  • Strong background and hands-on experience in human adaptive immunity and immune modulation strategies

  • Expertise in T and/or B cellular immunology

  • Expertise in liver immunology

  • Demonstrated research productivity and innovation through first-author publications in top-tier journals

  • Strong motivation, independence and ability to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with minimal supervision

  • Expertise in multi-color flow cytometry (10+ colors), primary immune cell isolation and culture, intracellular cytokine staining, and other assays used to probe immune cell function

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: $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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