Intern - Development - Global Medical Affairs
About The Position
At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. As a Gilead intern you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company’s mission but will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will also have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Global HIV Medical Affairs team and our commitment to continued scientific innovation to provide solutions for the evolving needs of people impacted by HIV around the world. This individual will work collaboratively with both HIV treatment and prevention teams.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the internship.
- Must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 at the time of application and hire (official transcripts will be requested).
- Must be independently authorized to work in the United States now and in the future (current or future work authorization must not require school or employer sponsorship) official transcripts are required.
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a PharmD program/Masters program in health-related field/HIV or virology-related PhD program at an accredited US based university or college
- Must be a Graduate/Doctoral student
- Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university/college after the completion of the internship
- Must be able to commit to a full‑time internship lasting 10–12 consecutive weeks between May and August.
- Must be willing and able to work at the designated site for the duration of the internship (relocation may be required). All internships are hybrid; fully remote roles are not offered.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred degree level: Graduate, PhD or PharmD
- Preferred Major: Health-related, biomedical, or life sciences field, with specialization or research experience in HIV, virology, or a related area
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Office) tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and proactively seek solutions
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity, including the ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment with short timelines
Responsibilities
- Contribute to projects related to analysis of novel, emerging data and determine relevant information to incorporate into medical content
- Contribute to the creation, review and updating of Medical Affairs slide decks, local and global Medical Information response documents and medical training documents with emerging scientific data, ensuring documents are aligned with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action (POA) and needs of the field-based Medical Scientists and other end users
- Work collaboratively with Gilead personnel across multiple functional areas, including Commercial, Marketing, Clinical Research, Global Patient Safety, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Regulatory, and Legal
- Assess data from medical conferences to assess/gather relevant information and support activities related to conference deck development and training
- Showcase your work with a final poster board presentation near the conclusion of your internship
- Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship
Benefits
- paid company holidays
- sick time
- housing stipends for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
