Gilead Sciences · 21 hours ago
Sr. Associate Scientist
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $164K/yr
3+ years expGilead Sciences is dedicated to creating a healthier world by tackling significant health challenges through innovative therapies. The Sr. Associate Scientist will independently plan and execute experiments to support research activities and project goals, collaborating with teams and maintaining a strong understanding of scientific literature.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Independently plan and execute assigned experiments that support non-routine research activities and project goals
Apply advanced understanding of project goals and methods
Select appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments
Collaborate with supervisory personnel to develop research methods
Lead functional group meetings as needed; present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work
Act as a resource for other employees within the department
Maintain familiarity with scientific literature and apply appropriately to research projects
Use strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to communicate objectives and results
Think critically and creatively, work independently, determine appropriate resources for problem resolution, and demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills
Qualification
Required
BS degree in a related scientific discipline with at least 5 years of experience
MS degree in a related scientific discipline with at least 3 years of experience
Independently plan and execute assigned experiments that support non-routine research activities and project goals
Apply advanced understanding of project goals and methods
Select appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments
Collaborate with supervisory personnel to develop research methods
Lead functional group meetings as needed; present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work
Act as a resource for other employees within the department
Maintain familiarity with scientific literature and apply appropriately to research projects
Use strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to communicate objectives and results
Think critically and creatively, work independently, determine appropriate resources for problem resolution, and demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills
Preferred
Deep understanding of biological pathways involved in inflammatory disease pathogenesis
Prior experience in developing and characterizing mouse models for preclinical research
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly across teams
Experience in ex vivo analysis and data interpretation related to immune cell profiling
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
Recent News
2026-01-13
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