Intern - PDM - Technical Development

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

11h•$19 - $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).
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: PhD
Preferred Area of Study: Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering or a related field
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
Demonstrated research experience in scientific computing, computational modeling, simulation, and/or AI/ML applied to pharmaceutical development, life sciences, or related scientific fields.
Strong scientific communication and research execution skills, with at least one first-author publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and evaluation of computational models for pharmaceutical development.
Curate, organize, and preprocess complex scientific datasets to support model development.
Apply and assess modeling (mechanistic and data-driven including AI/ML), simulation techniques to address scientific challenges.
Collaborate with cross-functional scientists and engineers to translate research questions into actionable solutions.
Document methods and insights, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship.