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Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

Graduate Intern – Clinical Project Assistant, Clinical Operations, Oncology

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.

Position Overview:

Clinical Operations is responsible for the worldwide execution of all Phase 1-4 clinical trials across all Gilead therapeutic areas. Clinical Operations plays a key role in ensuring all Gilead clinical trials are performed in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures, company policies, and regulatory guidelines to provide timely and high-quality clinical data that supports global registration and commercialization of Gilead’s products.

Gilead has a rich pipeline of promising medicines across multiple indications in Oncology with numerous submissions and readouts planned through 2025.  There are >10 active pivotal registrational trials, a robust early-mid phase pipeline, and a myriad of partnerships, collaborations, and opt-ins that require executive leadership and oversight. Oncology is a highly competitive landscape and flawless execution will be paramount to success.

As a Clinical Project Assistant, you will support other Clinical Operations team members in the start-up, maintenance and close-out of clinical studies. You will track and prepare study-specific information, review and participate in the quality assurance of data and/or documents, arrange and assist with meetings and meeting logistics, and assist with development of documents and standard forms.  The Intern for Clinical Operations Oncology will be assigned to at least 1 clinical trial as a Clinical Project Assistant in addition to completing a specific agreed-upon internship project and preparing and delivering a presentation based that project at the end of the internship.

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Tracks and prepares study-specific information using databases, spreadsheets, and other tools
• Reviews and participates in the quality assurance of data or documents.
• Arranges meeting logistics, agendas, and assists with minutes.
• Interacts with other departments, as needed, to complete assigned tasks.
• Assists with development of documents and standard forms.
• Ensures own work complies with established practices, policies and processes, and any regulatory or other requirements.
• Showcase your work with a final poster board presentation near the conclusion of your internship.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
• Authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship now or in the future or CPT/OPT through your University.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Masters/MBA/PhD/PharmD program at an accredited US based university or college

• Must be a Rising Senior in undergrad within a scientific field, or a Graduate or 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 complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August
• Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Ability to execute multiple tasks as assigned, identify issues, and seek solutions
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace
• Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly learn new technological solutions as required
• Flexible and adaptable to change, able to move between projects easily and provide support as needed
• Ability to support a team-oriented, highly-matrixed environment, working both independently and collaboratively
• Aptitude to learn Gilead’s business and the biopharma industry
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.   In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the EEO is the Law poster.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today at www.gilead.com/careers.

The expected hourly range for this position is $19.00 - $55.00.

Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including education level and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.

Benefits include paid company holidays, sick time, and housing stipends for eligible employees.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.
 

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