Senior Scientist - Medicinal Chemistry

At Gilead, our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention, as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions against the world’s most devastating diseases. Design and execute the synthesis of novel molecules within a multi-disciplinary drug discovery team.

Propose hypothesis-driven target molecules based on emerging structure-activity relationships, optimizing compounds to impact and advance lead series. Solve complex synthesis problems using state-of-the-art methodology. Collaborate with colleagues to enable team productivity.

Maintain a high level of expertise through familiarity with scientific literature. Use strong communication, both verbal and technical, and interpersonal skills to communicate objectives and results. Apply scientific rigor and creative solutions to challenging drug discovery problems.

People Leaders create inclusion by modeling diversity and embedding its value in team management. Develop talent by coaching on performance and potential to realize aspirations. Empower teams by aligning goals with organizational objectives and removing barriers.