Intern -CFO -Finance

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.

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

The purpose of this internship is to prepare undergraduate students for an entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the Corporate Finance functions of Gilead Sciences that will include theory and practical application of attained educational knowledge.  Gilead Finance offers you the opportunity to pursue a career in health care while providing the flexibility to work across the various business functions as we work together to help patients.  Finance is a unique function that supports every area of the business by providing financial leadership, setting company strategy, and managing the financials by helping to analyze budgets and forecast and maximize profits.

Financial Planning / Investments

• Research, analyze, and present a primary research project as directed by a supervisor

• Support Gilead’s on-going close and forecast activities.

• Investigate variances between forecast and results.

• Support financial analysis and budgeting for Gilead expense departments

• Participate in compliance record keeping.

• Assist in preparing ad hoc reporting and analysis to inform business decisions

Product / Service

• Understand the basic target marketing of (product or service).

• Gain substantial knowledge into (our industry/field/product or service)

Personal Development

• Gain an understanding of the Pharmaceutical/Biotechindustry

• Work in a corporate finance environment

• Develop planning, organizational and time management skills.

• Increase knowledge of computer skills and technology.

• Develop team-based work competencies.

• Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with employees.

• Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with day-to-day business contacts through follow up calls

• Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with external clients.

• Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT)near the conclusion of your internship

Program Incentives

• The primary incentive in this program is the opportunity to investigate a career opportunity in the biotechnology industry with hands on experience prior to graduation.

• Once completed, the intern will have sufficient knowledge necessary to determine if a career in the bio science industry is the right opportunity to pursue.

• You will develop skills vitally important in today’s business environment including Team - based interaction, the ability to manage outcome without having direct authority over others and the capability to aid in the definition and the direction of the local firm’s initiatives.

• You will gain a full understanding of the day-to-day operations of a biotechnology organization.

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 at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall semester after the completion of the internship

• Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad or enrolled in an advanced degree program

• Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August

• Must be able torelocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Degree qualification: Undergraduate (rising seniors preferred)

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team-based environment

• Independent worker

• 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 Core Values:

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

• Teamwork (Working Together)

• Excellence (Being Your Best)

• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)