Research Scientist Oncology or Immuno-Oncology

Research Scientist Oncology or Immuno-Oncology
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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Job Description


The Oncology department at Gilead Sciences is seeking a highly motivated and creative scientist to support the discovery and development of novel therapeutics targeting cancer cell intrinsic proteins that drive immune evasion. The successful candidate will design and execute biological experiments to identify and validate novel mechanisms as well as advance novel therapeutics targeting them. Our highly diverse, collaborative and interdisciplinary research teams utilize state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to advance novel oncology and immuno-oncology therapies into the clinic. The position has ample opportunities for career growth through acquisition of new skills, experiences and professional relationships in an inclusive, fast-paced and resource-rich environment, while contributing to interdisciplinary research teams to advance medicines into the clinic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently plan, design, execute, analyze, and interpret key proof of concept studies to drive or support oncology target validation and advance therapeutic candidates
• Define critical path studies needed to support hypothesis-based research.
• Proactively evaluate new technologies and develop assays to support early-stage discovery activities
• Work cross-functionally with colleagues in the oncology, protein therapeutics, in vivo pharmacology and biomarker groups and mentor more junior colleagues
• Present research findings and recommendations to senior staff and contribute to preparation of research reports, manuscripts, INDs, and patent filings

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Required:

• PhD in molecular or cellular biology or equivalent scientific discipline with a focus on immuno-oncology or cancer cell biology highly preferred.
• A minimum of 2+ years of post-doctoral experience. Academic candidates should have a proven record of publication.
• In-depth knowledge of molecular and biological pathways that contribute to cancer development and interaction with the immune system.
• Knowledge of pre-clinical models of cancer including xenografts, genetically modified models, patient derived tumor explants and syngeneic tumor models. Experience with tumor-immune cell co-culture models is an asset.
• Excellent technical skills applicable to state-of-art cellular biology and pharmacology.
• Strong motivation, independence, and ability to work in a high-pace multidisciplinary, matrix environment with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with excellent record keeping and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and data presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Experience designing and executing scientific studies for the discovery and investigation of non-clinical drug development candidates is preferred.

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