Graduate Intern – Research Strategy, Innovation And Portfolio

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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 – Research Strategy, Innovation and Portfolio

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.

The Research Strategy, Innovation and Portfolio team strives for excellence in strategic innovation and portfolio performance by employing a wholistic, insight-rich approach to shape strategic decision-making and drive accountability in research. The Strategy, Innovation and Portfolio team is responsible for orchestrating projects with senior leadership and research project teams through project management, research operations, data & analytics, external innovation, and special projects.

This internship experience provides broad and dynamic exposure to the Research Organization. Duties, roles, and responsibilities will vary based on business need.

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

• Supporting the Strategy, Innovation and Portfolio department through implementation of processes and initiatives that are meaningful to the team
• Showcasing your work with a final poster board presentation near the conclusion of your internship
• Assisting in various strategic employee and/or career development initiatives within research
• Employing research and business acumen, strategic thinking, and analytical skills to conceptualize high value initiatives for the research organization
• Ensuring presentation and communication success of diverse stakeholders
• Collaborating with cross-functional team members to carry out projects that drive research innovation and collaboration
• Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff for Research and supporting unique strategic projects and business operations within the Research organization
• Tracking and coordinating successful implementation of short and long-term, cross-functional workstreams under the guidance of the manager

Required Qualifications

• 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 program at an accredited US based university or college
• Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university/college after the completion of the internship
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be a Graduate or Doctoral Student
• Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
• Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Superior problem-solving skills and ability to work well under pressure in a demanding environment
• High level of agility; eager to develop new skills and areas of expertise
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace
• Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to identify issues and seek solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation skills
• A background in research or health sciences, project management, and/or business administration, with a keen interest in the pharmaceutical industry, management, and scientific communication

Gilead Core Values

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

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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