Scientist, Biology

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

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. Job Description Gilead Sciences is seeking a passionate and innovative Scientist to join our Inflammation Biology team in Foster City, CA. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the discovery and development of transformative therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, with a focus on immune tolerance and regulatory T cell (Treg) biology. As part of a dynamic and collaborative research environment, you will apply cutting-edge technologies and novel approaches to advance our understanding of immune regulation. This lab-based position is ideal for a scientist with a strong background in T cell biology, in vivo modeling, and T cell engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years experience OR Master's Degree and 4 years experience OR PhD /PharmD

Nice To Haves

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.

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.

Benefits

This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.
Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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