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’s mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Scientist to support Gilead’s growing ADC portfolio. The successful candidate will be an integral member of a high performing research team dedicated to characterizing antibodies, payloads, as well as ADCs. In this role, the candidate will leverage cell-based assays and in vivo models to support the advancement of ADC projects aimed at improving the life of cancer patients. The position will be embedded in a highly cross-functional matrix and requires excellent organizational and communication skills.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Independently plan, execute, analyze, troubleshoot, and interpret in vitro and ex-/in-vivo experiments evaluating cancer targets, antibodies, small molecules, as well as ADCs
• Proactively evaluate new technologies and develop new assays to accelerate early-stage discovery activities and/or enhance our understanding of the mechanism of action of ADCs with various payloads
• Will use correct mathematical, statistical, and plotting tools/software to analyze and present experimental data with good communication skills
• Support multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally
• Present research findings and recommendations to senior staff and contribute to preparation of research reports, manuscripts, and regulatory document filings

Basic Qualifications:
6+ Years relevant industry experience with BS; OR
4+ Years relevant industry experience with MS; OR
0+ Years with PhD; PhD plus postdoctoral training preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with cell-based assays and track record of using aseptic technique’s
• Strong expertise working with antibody-drug conjugates in vitro and ex vivo
• Expertise in cytotoxicity assays, flow cytometry, cell cycle analysis, protein analysis, ELISA, surface density determination of receptors, and CRISPR-based editing of cell lines.
• Experience in cell sorting is a plus
• Experience working with organoid models and 3D cell culture is a plus
• Prior experience working with external partners and CROs preferred
• Able to work under tight deadlines in a high-performance environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the

way they manage their teams.

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current

performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and

realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding

them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. 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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Specific Responsibilities:

• Independently plan, execute, analyze, troubleshoot, and interpret in vitro and ex-/in-vivo experiments evaluating cancer targets, antibodies, small molecules, as well as ADCs
• Proactively evaluate new technologies and develop new assays to accelerate early-stage discovery activities and/or enhance our understanding of the mechanism of action of ADCs with various payloads
• Will use correct mathematical, statistical, and plotting tools/software to analyze and present experimental data with good communication skills
• Support multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally
• Present research findings and recommendations to senior staff and contribute to preparation of research reports, manuscripts, and regulatory document filing

realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holdin