Graduate Intern - Real World Evidence

Graduate Intern - Real World Evidence

United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need.

With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world.

Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV / AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale

Inclusion is one of the company’s five core values. That’s because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view.

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need.

The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors :

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Job Description

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 - Real World Evidence

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 :

• Work with his / her supervisor to decide on a epidemiology research project, based on the experience and interest of the intern (within the scope of Real World Evidence (RWE) post authorization studies (PAS), pharmacoepidemiology, or established products regarding safety and effectiveness)
• With guidance and direction from the supervisor, learn to develop a study protocol and / or statistical analysis plan to describe the research design and method
• Conduct analysis using in-house real-world database (e.g., insurance claims, electronic medical records, or from an existing post-marketing Phase IV study)
• Learning how to address the challenges with the project or data through presentation of scientific evidence
• At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will give a presentation summarizing the research project completed during the program

In addition, this internship will provide opportunity to :

• Develop knowledge of other roles and functions within Real-World Evidence and cross-functional team.
• Attending and participating in group discussions within RWE and across other departments.
• Learn different research methodologies used in conducting real-world studies
• Learn the ability to handle multiple tasks, maintain clear tracking and documentation, and manage tight project timelines

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 Masters or PhD program at an accredited US based university or college pursuing a degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field
• Must have a good working knowledge of SAS, STATA, SQL, or R
• 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
• Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational, time-management, interpersonal and communication capabilities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications :

• 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
• Experience with secondary data analysis, including electronic medical record and / or medical claims databases
• Demonstrated experience with observational research
• Excellent detail oriented analytical, problem-solving skills

Gilead Core Values :

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

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 careers@gilead.

com for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the EEO is the Law poster.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today at www.gilead.com / careers .

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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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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 [email protected] for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.

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Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

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