Research Scientist, Inflammation

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Gilead Sciences (Foster City, CA) is seeking a talented and highly motivated Research Scientist to join our inflammation group and pursue cutting-edge discovery and translational research in fibrotic and inflammation diseases such as IPF, IBD, RA, and NASH. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary research team utilizes state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to advance medicines into the clinic. The successful candidate is expected to be lab-based and to contribute to the discovery, research, and development of novel therapeutic agents to address unmet medical needs in these diseases. Major responsibilities include: 1) Drive discovery and translational research aimed at identifying and advancing novel therapeutics. 2) Independently design, conduct, analyze in vitro and in vivo experiments to support the initiation and/or advancement of drug candidates. 3) Proactively evaluate new technologies and develop new assays to enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms. 3)Manage multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally with colleagues in the inflammation biology, protein engineering, chemistry, biomarker, bioinformatics, and clinical groups. 4) Presents research findings and recommendations, prepare research reports and manuscripts, and contribute to the preparation of INDs, and patent filings. 5) May manage and train Research Associates or direct members of project teams in the initiation and execution of laboratory experimentation.

Gilead Sciences is a world leader in antiviral research having developed small molecule compounds that have revolutionized the treatment of HIV, HCV, and HBV. Over the last 5 years, Gilead has significantly broadened its scope to encompass unmet medical needs in inflammatory and chronic fibrotic diseases.

Qualifications and requirements:

Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree and at least 3 years of relevant post-graduate independent research or drug development experience in immunology, fibrotic and autoimmune diseases. Experience and knowledge in human fibrotic and inflammatory diseases, immunology research is preferred. The candidate must demonstrate top expertise in previous research areas, critical analytical skills, experimental design and execution, and ability to lead independent hypothesis-driven biological research, as exemplified by high quality publications. Strong communication skills required.