Gilead Sciences · 1 day ago
Scientist, Biology
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $190K/yr
4+ years expGilead Sciences is dedicated to creating a healthier world and is seeking a passionate and innovative Scientist to join their Inflammation Biology team in Foster City, CA. The role involves contributing to the discovery and development of transformative therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, focusing on immune tolerance and regulatory T cell biology.
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Responsibilities
Design and execute in vitro and in vivo studies to explore mechanisms of immune tolerance
Develop and evaluate innovative therapeutic strategies, including engineered Treg and other cellular therapies
Utilize CRISPR and other gene-editing tools to engineer T cells for exploratory and therapeutic applications
Establish and optimize preclinical models to assess immune modulation and therapeutic efficacy
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including immunology, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and bioinformatics
Present findings to internal teams and leadership; contribute to publications, patents, and regulatory submissions
Stay current with emerging technologies and scientific literature to drive innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years experience
Master's Degree and 4 years experience
PhD /PharmD
Preferred
Ph.D. in immunology, molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field with at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience, or a Master's degree with 8–10 years of relevant industry experience
Deep expertise in T cell biology, immune tolerance, and regulatory T cell function
Hands-on experience with T cell engineering, including CRISPR and other gene-editing platforms
Familiarity with preclinical in vivo models of inflammation or autoimmunity is preferred
Strong scientific track record demonstrated by first-author publications in high-impact journals
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$4.41BKey Investors
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2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
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2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
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Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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