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Senior Research Scientist II Autoimmune Disease Seattle

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Seattle, WA
Start date
Nov 29, 2022

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Discipline
Regulatory, Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Pathology
Required Education
Doctorate/PHD/MD
Position Type
Full time
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Senior Research Scientist II Autoimmune Disease Seattle
United States - Washington - Seattle

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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Inclusion is one of the company’s five core values. That’s because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

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Job Description


Gilead Sciences (Seattle, WA) is looking for accomplished scientist/group leader to join the group and pursue cutting-edge discovery and translational research in immunology and autoimmune diseases. The candidate will lead a group of scientists in Gilead Seattle site and collaborate with other functional areas to dissect and understand diseases pathogenesis, identify pathogenetic pathways and develop innovative therapies by utilizing various technological tools. The position will require both good communication and managerial skills to interface effectively with other functional groups (medicinal chemistry, protein and antibody engineering, histopathology, high-throughput biology, and bioinformatics) and manage activities of highly skilled scientists. The successful candidate will also participate in evaluation of external licensing opportunities. In addition, we anticipate the candidate to present in scientific conferences and publish high impact papers. If you are interested in pioneering scientific discovery, innovation, and drug development, join us to achieve your dreams. We are promoting an innovative, collaborative, and grassroots based scientific environment.

Gilead Sciences is a world leader in antiviral research having developed small molecule compounds that have revolutionized the treatment of HIV, HCV, and HBV. Over the last 5 years, Gilead has significantly broadened its scope to encompass unmet medical needs in inflammatory and chronic fibrotic diseases.

Qualifications and requirements:
  • Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree and at least 8 years of relevant post-graduate independent research or drug development experience in immunology, molecular biology, or autoimmune diseases.
  • A strong technical background in molecular biology, biochemistry, cellular immunology, or in vivo autoimmune disease models is desired.
  • The candidate must demonstrate critical analytical skill and ability to lead independent hypothesis-driven biological research, as exemplified by high quality publications or drug developmental achievements.
  • Strong communication skills required, with an ability to communicate and scientifically engage individuals across a large breadth of levels and translate ideas and data into concise written and verbal communications.



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Company

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe and Australia.
 

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