Director, Bioinformatics

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 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a scientific leader with deep computational biology and AI / ML expertise in Research Data Sciences at Gilead. This individual will drive high-value data science impact on target identification and therapeutic strategies from close collaboration with therapeutic area leaders in oncology and inflammation, playing a key role across multidisciplinary research teams to support Gilead’s expanding research capabilities.

This is a site based role in Foster City, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Lead statistical and bioinformatics analysis of multi-omics datasets (transcriptomic, single cell sequencing, human genetics, high throughput screening, etc.) to support target discovery, pipeline programs and translational research
• Develop novel analysis of large omics and high dimensional data from internal, publicly available, commercial, and real-world datasets to enable target identification / assessment, drug combinations, understanding of MOA, disease mechanisms, biomarker identification, etc.
• Initiate and lead external collaborations with academic and industry partners to build data resources, drive technological innovations and deliver high impact results
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and interpret complex large datasets, communicate findings and recommend follow-up actions

Qualifications

The salary range for this position is : $226,185.00 - $292,710.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.

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