Senior Scientist, HIV Discovery Virology
Gilead Sciences
Summary
As a Senior Scientist, HIV Discovery Virology, at Gilead you will work in a highly collaborative and dynamic research environment to support the discovery and development of novel long-acting agents for HIV treatment and prevention. Primary responsibilities will include leading a wide breadth of preclinical studies to characterize investigational small and/or large molecule therapeutic agents, as well as evaluating new targets and therapeutic strategies in a fast-paced team environment.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Independently develop scientific hypotheses and design, execute, and optimize cell-based virology and immunology assays to support the discovery and development of HIV therapeutics while gaining proficiency in strategic decision making
- Function as a core member in one or more multidisciplinary project teams to support essential research activities within the HIV research portfolio
- Lead, support and/or manage external collaborations that complement research goals
- Make effective use of literature and external CROs to complement research activities
- Support the drafting of regulatory documents, manuscripts, patent filings and internal/external presentations
- Regularly document research findings in electronic notebook entries
- Regularly prepare and present clear and concise research updates at project team meetings and to the senior leadership team
- Increasingly support the training, development and/or management of more junior scientists
- Readily integrate and interact effectively within the Virology group and across the Research organization
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- Bachelors in a relevant life science discipline (virology, infectious disease, immunology, cellular and molecular biology) and 8+ years of experience required OR Masters in a relevant life science discipline and 6+ years of experience required OR PhD in a relevant life science discipline and 2+ years of post-PhD industry experience, ideally focused on innovative research in virology, viral immunology, biologics, drug development, and/or cell therapy
- Strong track record of scientific achievements, including publications, external presentations and/or significant contributions to the advancement of preclinical candidate(s) into development
- Experience in assay development, ability to evaluate data quality, recognize anomalous results, interpret experimental outcomes while defining data limitations and next steps is essential
- Hands-on experience in primary cell isolation, immune cell functional assays, antiviral assays, multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA/Luminex, molecular biology and/or genomics techniques, and automation is highly desired
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills required
- Preferred: PhD in a relevant life science discipline (virology, infectious disease, immunology, cellular and molecular biology) is strongly preferred (advanced degree)
Requirements
- Bachelors in a relevant life science discipline (virology, infectious disease, immunology, cellular and molecular biology) and 8+ years of experience required OR Masters in a relevant life science discipline and 6+ years of experience required OR PhD in a relevant life science discipline and 2+ years of post-PhD industry experience
- Strong track record of scientific achievements, including publications, external presentations and/or significant contributions to the advancement of preclinical candidate(s) into development
- Experience in assay development, ability to evaluate data quality, recognize anomalous results, interpret experimental outcomes while defining data limitations and next steps is essential
- Hands-on experience in primary cell isolation, immune cell functional assays, antiviral assays, multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA/Luminex, molecular biology and/or genomics techniques, and automation is highly desired
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills required
- Preferred: PhD in a relevant life science discipline (virology, infectious disease, immunology, cellular and molecular biology) is strongly preferred (advanced degree)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Stock-Based Long-Term Incentives
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a leading American biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, California, that specializes in researching, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines for life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1987, Gilead has grown into a global healthcare leader with approximately 17,600 employees worldwide. The company's primary therapeutic focus areas include HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C), oncology, inflammation, and respiratory diseases. Gilead is renowned for its groundbreaking antiviral therapies, including Sovaldi and Harvoni for hepatitis C, and its comprehensive portfolio of HIV treatments such as Truvada, Atripla, and Biktarvy. The company also developed Veklury (remdesivir) for COVID-19 treatment. Gilead operates as a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ (GILD) and is a component of both the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 100 indices. Through strategic acquisitions like Kite Pharma and Immunomedics, Gilead has expanded into cell therapy and oncology, demonstrating its commitment to advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes globally.