Scientist, Inflammation

The Inflammation Biology group at Gilead Sciences is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our collaborative and interdisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting novel target identification and drug development to address clinical unmet need in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. As a member of cross-functional teams, the candidate will use state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to develop new therapeutics focused on restoring immune tolerance, includingtargeted cytokines and tissue resident immune cell function. S/he will have opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

Successful candidates will work within project team-based structure to support advancement of early drug discovery programs. Responsibilities will include: 

• Support innovative cellular assay development to identify novel approaches to modulate high value targets for immunology and inflammation, incorporating primary immune cells as appropriate. 

• Independently design, conduct, and analyze in vitro and in vivo experiments to support target validation and therapeutic hypotheses. 

• Proactively evaluate new technologies, develop new assays, and generate scientific hypotheses to enhance our understanding of disease pathogenesis. 

• Work cross-functionally with colleagues in inflammation biology, protein therapeutics, structural and medicinal chemistry, and bioinformatic teams. 

• Present findings and recommendations to project teams and senior staff, prepare research reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts, and contribute the preparation of IND and patent filings. 
   

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

• Ph.D. in immunology, molecular or cell biology, biochemistry, or related field; with 2+ years postdoctoral experience; OR Masters degree with 8-10 years industry experience 

• Strong background in cellular biology and/or immunology, and/or cell signaling.Experience with methodsto modulate gene expression (eg CRISPR, lentiviral transduction), and/orknowledge of preclinical models of inflammation and immune function would be preferred.Familiarity with T cell biology, particularly regulatory T cells, would be ideal.

• Demonstrated record of research productivity as evidenced by first-author publications in top-tier journals. 

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills and strong organizational skills are required. 

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.