Scientist, Inflammation

Role Summary

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 support novel target identification and drug development to address clinical unmet needs in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, using state-of-the-art technologies to develop therapeutics focused on restoring immune tolerance. Opportunities for career growth exist in a fast-paced, resource-rich environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 to IND and patent filings.
• Contribute to a project team-based structure to advance early drug discovery programs.

Qualifications

• Required: 6+ years with BS, 4+ years with MS, or 0+ years with PhD/PharmD in relevant fields.
• Preferred: Ph.D. in immunology, molecular or cell biology, biochemistry, or related field with 2+ years postdoctoral experience; or Master’s degree with 8–10 years of industry experience.

Skills

• Strong background in cellular biology and/or immunology and cell signaling.
• Experience with methods to modulate gene expression (e.g., CRISPR, lentiviral transduction) and knowledge of preclinical models of inflammation and immune function preferred.
• Familiarity with T cell biology, particularly regulatory T cells, would be ideal.
• Demonstrated research productivity with first-author publications in top-tier journals.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational abilities.

Education

• Not specified beyond qualifications above.

Additional Requirements

• People Leader Accountabilities (if applicable): Create inclusion, develop talent, and empower teams by aligning goals and providing support to remove barriers.