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
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:
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Conduct advanced analyses and make recommendations on reporting, strategy, pricing, and forecasts.
- Support annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Deliver accurate and timely management reporting.
Operations & Procurement
- Build relationships with procurement and operational teams to execute sourcing and procurement programs.
- Identify and implement process and technology improvements.
- Support programs that foster a diverse and inclusive culture.
Corporate Engineering, Facilities & Strategic Planning
- Provide financial analysis for cost-reduction initiatives.
- Create dashboards to identify cost drivers and leverage process improvement methodologies.
Project Management Office
- Manage business-focused projects, including dashboards and reports on progress, risks, and achievements.
- Organize projects with clear scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
Internal Audit
- Participate in audits and special projects, learning methodologies and assisting with controls testing.
Investor Relations
- Shape investor communications and manage earnings call processes.
- Support capital initiatives and meetings with investors and ratings agencies.
IT – Business Analyst
- Identify opportunities and solve business objectives using modern tools.
- Build analytical models and participate in requirements discussions.
Corporate Development & Strategy
- Support acquisitions, partnerships, and investments.
- Execute investment and licensing projects, coordinate diligence, and create business case presentations.
- Structure and negotiate deal terms.
Tax
- Develop understanding of business and transaction flows.
- Support efficient and defensible tax structures and respond to evolving tax landscapes.
Treasury
- Monitor and analyze balance sheet, cash flow, and risk-based capital.
- Provide assessments and recommendations on financial trends and acquisitions.
Controllership
- Conduct benchmarking and prepare financial reports for internal and external purposes.
Personal Development
- Gain insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
- Develop planning, organizational, and time management skills.
- Practice team-based work competencies and effective communication with executives and clients.
- Showcase your work with a final presentation.
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 Bachelor’s/Masters/MBA/PhD program at an accredited US based university or college
Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad 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:
Preferred Degree qualification: MBA (first-year students preferred)
4+ years of prior consulting, finance, or corporate experience in biotech/pharma.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management, forecasting, financial modeling, and negotiation skills.
Education or training in biological sciences is a plus.
Professional certifications (CPA, CFA, PMP) are a plus.
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)
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.
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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 ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.
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Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.