Scientist, Inflammation

Job Description

Gilead Sciences is seeking a talented and highly motivated Scientist to join our inflammation group. 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 immunotherapeutic agents to address unmet medical needs of inflammatory diseases including inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis. They will support projects across discovery research and into early development on multidisciplinary project teams. The successful candidate will participate as an engaged member of a collaborative department with diverse research interests. They will also independently design and execute experiments to advance our understanding of disease biology. They will have opportunities for career growth through acquisition of new skills, experiences, and professional relationships in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment.

This role is based in Foster City CA.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Responsible for designing and executing scientific research for the discovery of drug targets, the development of drug candidates, and the identification and validation of drug combinations.
• Independently designs, conducts, analyzes in vitro and in vivo experiments to support the initiation and/or advancement of drug candidates.
• Works collaboratively in cross-functional project teams
• Proactively evaluates new technologies and develop new assays to enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms.
• Capable of preparing technical study reports, INDs, and patent applications.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must think critically and creatively, stay informed of the latest developments in the field, and have strong organizational and planning skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ Years with BS
  OR
• 4+ Years with MS
  ​OR
• 0+ Years with PhD/PharmD

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD & 2 years of experience preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background and hands-on experience in human immunology, inflammatory diseases, or immune modulation strategies
• Experience with mouse pre-clinical models of disease is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with mouse handling experience and in-vivo techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in target discovery, translational research, and drug development is preferred
• Subject matter expertise in the evaluation of large molecule therapeutics is preferred PhD or equivalent degree and at least 2 years of relevant post-PhD research experience, or drug development experience in immunology/inflammation
• The individual will have demonstrable skills and experience in leading focused hypothesis-driven biological research, as exemplified by quality publications.
• The successful candidate must have demonstrated success in working in a cross-functional and highly collaborative team environment, and to communicate clearly and effectively in both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

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.