Sr Associate Scientist, Oncology Research

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.

As a  Senior Associate Scientist you will design, execute, analyze, and communicate rigorous experiments to identify, understand and target tumor cell dependencies. Partnering with our interdisciplinary colleagues throughout the Research Division will be essential, in the service of advancing novel medicines that impact patients’ lives.

Scientific and Technical Skills

• Think critically and creatively to design, execute, analyze, and communicate rigorous experimentation, performed with minimal input from senior colleagues.

• Understand the relevant scientific and technical concepts to accelerate discovery activities and develop novel targeting modalities.

• Demonstrate top-quality technical capabilities to deliver well-controlled experimental results that inform decisions on project teams.

• Ability and curiosity to learn, develop and execute new and more complex technologies, concepts, and experiments from other colleagues and literature with minimal guidance.

• Complete large volumes of experimental work in a timely manner, proactively communicating and revising priorities with senior colleagues and team members.

• Coach less experienced colleagues in new concepts and technologies.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Masters with 3+ years of experience or Bachelor's with 5+ years of experience.

• Hands-on experience with tumor biology, drug discovery, target identification and technology development. 

• Experience with bioinformatic tools and analyses a plus.

• Track record of collaboratively driving research to productive, creative, data-driven decisions, demonstrating a team-centric mindset, communication acumen, and excellent interpersonal skills.

 

The salary range for this position is: $126,820.00 - $164,120.00. 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.