Intern - Development - Medical Affairs Research

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

9h•$20 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the internship.
Must be enrolled full‑time in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, JD or PhD program at a nationally accredited U.S. college or university, with continued full‑time enrollment required in the Fall semester following the internship.
Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) or as a graduate/doctoral student.
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 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 qualification: Graduate/PhD/PharmD
Preferred Major: Statistical Programming, Biostatistics Public Health, Epidemiology, Economics, Health Policy, Health Behavior, Implementation Science, Global Health or Data Science
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
Preferred Area of Study: public health, economics, implementation science, data science, epidemiology, or related field
Experience with HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health, and/or global health programs

Responsibilities

Collaborate on Evaluation of Lenacapavir Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (LEN PrEP) Research Concepts for HIV prevention: With the Medical Affairs Research team, help to review and prioritize incoming research ideas and investigator-initiated proposals, focusing on scientific relevance and strategic alignment with LEN PrEP research strategy in the U.S. and globally.
Support Implementation of U.S. Phase 4 LEN PrEP Study: Work closely with the Medical Affairs Research team and cross-functional colleagues to assist in executing the large U.S.-based Phase 4 study of LEN PrEP implementation (PROPEL), contributing to protocol implementation, milestone tracking, and general research study support.
Contribute to Global Process and Policy Improvements: Collaborate with the Medical Affairs Research team to enhance internal workflows, documentation, and policy frameworks that support late phase Medical Affairs research across geographies.
Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship