Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Gilead SciencesFoster City, CA
$146,540 - $189,640

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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years’ experience OR Master’s degree and 4 years’ experience

Nice To Haves

  • PhD in Molecular Chemistry

Responsibilities

  • Propose hypothesis-driven target molecules based on emerging structure-activity relationships, optimizing compounds so as to impact and advance lead series
  • Solve complex synthesis problems using state-of-the-art methodology and collaborate with colleagues to enable team productivity.
  • Maintain high level of expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.
  • Use strong communication (both verbal and technical) and interpersonal skills to communicate objectives and results.

Benefits

  • company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
  • discretionary annual bonus
  • discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
  • paid time off
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