Finance Leadership Development Program (Undergrad)

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
 

Job Description

Finance Leadership Development Program (Undergrad)

The Gilead Sciences CFO Undergraduate Development Rotational Program is for university and college graduates seeking entry into biotech by providing a rotational opportunity within the CFO functions of Gilead Sciences.  The CFO organization is inclusive of Finance, IT, Operations, and Corporate Development and Strategy. Finance is a unique function that supports every area of the business by providing financial leadership, setting company strategy, and managing the financials by helping to analyze budgets and forecast and maximize profits.

Upon hiring, participants will rotate through two assignments over the course of 2-3 years, with each assignment providing an opportunity to learn about the different finance functional areas. After completion of the rotations, participants will continue to develop their careers by aligning to an open position in Gilead.

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the delivery of accurate and timely monthly management reporting including monthly financials, revenue reporting, and functional expense reporting.

• Conduct analyses for middle and upper management and makes recommendations on reporting changes, entries and adjustments, pricing strategy, and/or forecasts.

• Participates in the development and coordination of the annual planning calendar, budget and forecasts.

• Recommends improvements to planning processes and systems.

• Support Gilead’s on-going close and forecast activities.

• Participate in compliance record keeping.

• Contribute effectively to cross-functional project teams and teams across the CFO organization.

• Understand how Gilead advances patient care through research and development

• Learn how Gilead provides physicians with resources to better care for their patients

• Gain exposure into how Gilead Commercial Operations reaches our patients

Personal Development:

• Gain an understanding of the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry

• Work in a corporate finance environment

• Develop planning, organizational and time management skills.

• Increase knowledge of computer skills and technology.

• Develop team-based work competencies.

• Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with employees.

• Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with day-to-day business contacts through follow up calls

• Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with external clients.

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

Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

• Teamwork (Working Together)

• Excellence (Being Your Best)

• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

 

The salary range for this position is: $76,415.00 - $98,890.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic locati