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Intern – Clinical Data Science

Development Systems

Posted on 9/12/2023

Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences

10,001+ employees

Develops and commercializes biopharmaceuticals

Biotechnology

San Mateo, CA, USA

Category
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Redshift
Python
Airflow
Data Science
SQL
Tableau
AWS
Requirements
  • 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 Bachelor's program at an accredited US based university or college
Responsibilities
  • This position will focus on building scalable ETL data pipelines that facilitate data warehousing for clinical trial and operational data
  • This position will work cross functionally to define business requirements for data governance and ad hoc data reporting
  • The position will require a strong technical understanding in how to solve business problems by using data driven approaches to examine options that will minimize bottlenecks, simplify processes, and mitigate quality errors
  • Showcase your work with a final poster board presentation near the conclusion of your internship
  • Integrity (Doing What's Right)
  • Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
  • Teamwork (Working Together)
  • Excellence (Being Your Best)
  • Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
Desired Qualifications
  • Software Engineering experience with proficiency in at least one high-level programming language (preferably Python)
  • Strong SQL skills
  • SQL-centric ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load)
  • Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau)
  • Experience with AWS Data Lakes, S3, Redshift
  • Familiar with or awareness of automated workflows like Airflow
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite
  • Ability to 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

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines for various serious health conditions, including HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular issues. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new therapies, which are then approved by regulatory authorities before being marketed to healthcare providers and pharmacies. Gilead stands out from its competitors by focusing on both developed and emerging markets and by forming strategic partnerships to enhance its product offerings. The company's goal is to improve health equity and access to care, working with communities worldwide to ensure that its medicines reach those in need.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$15.9B

Headquarters

Foster City, California

Founded

1987

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Gilead's robust R&D pipeline and recent acquisitions, like CymaBay Therapeutics, promise continued innovation and market leadership.
  • Significant investments from firms like BNP Paribas and Cove Private Wealth LLC indicate strong investor confidence and financial stability.
  • Collaborations with leading research institutions and companies, such as the partnership with Cartography Biosciences, open new avenues for groundbreaking therapies.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive biopharmaceutical sector requires Gilead to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Regulatory hurdles and the lengthy approval process for new drugs can delay time-to-market and impact revenue.

What makes Gilead Sciences unique

  • Gilead Sciences' focus on high-impact areas like HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, and cancer sets it apart from competitors with broader but less specialized portfolios.
  • The company's commitment to health equity and access initiatives, such as the COMPASS Initiative and HepConnect, demonstrates a unique dedication to social responsibility.
  • Strategic partnerships with institutions like UC Berkeley and Cartography Biosciences enhance Gilead's research capabilities and market reach, distinguishing it from competitors.

Benefits

Paid family time off and paid parental time off

Generous 401(k) contribution matching

Comprehensive medical plans that cover both physical and mental healthcare

Global Wellbeing Reimbursement

Time Off

Global Volunteer Day

Giving Together Program

Employee Support Programs

Flexible Work Options

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