Research Scientist, Inflammation

Research Scientist, Inflammation
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Job Description


The Inflammation Biology Group at Gilead Sciences is seeking an accomplished and highly motivated scientist to join our collaborative and interdisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will use in vitro, in vivo and translational research tools to drive the understanding of disease pathogenesis, and the discovery and development of novel therapies for autoimmune and inflammation diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. The candidate must be self-driven, interactive, flexible, displaying scientific curiosity and rigor, and enthusiastic to test hypothesis or realize ideas from the bench. As an engaged member of the cross-function team, the candidate will join efforts to utilize state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to pursue diverse research interests and advance medicines into the clinic. He/she will have the opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment.

Essential Duties and Job Functions

• Independently initiates, designs, executes, and analyzes scientific research for target discovery, validation, drug development, and understanding disease mechanisms.
• Works collaboratively and productively in cross-functional project teams and demonstrates integrity and accountability.
• Demonstrates critical/creative thinking and problem-solving skills, and stays informed of the latest developments in the field.
• Provides direction to Research Associates or members of project teams in the initiation and execution of laboratory experimentation and offers constructive and timely feedback.
• Clearly communicates research ideas/results in internal meetings, and makes contributions to scientific literature through publication and conference presentations and/or posters.
• Prepares technical study reports, INDs, and patent applications.
• Proactively evaluates new technologies and develop new assays to enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• PhD degree in immunology, molecular, cell biology or a related discipline, with 0 to 2 years of relevant post graduate research.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal, planning and organizational skills are required.
• Strong background and hands-on experience in immunology, immune modulation, inflammatory diseases and in vivo models is preferred.
• The individual will have demonstrable skills and experience in leading focused hypothesis-driven biological research, as exemplified by quality publications.
• Track records in target discovery, drug development and translational research are desired.

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