Gilead Sciences - Foster City, CA
posted 6 months ago
The inflammation biology group at Gilead is seeking a talented and highly motivated research scientist to join the group and pursue cutting-edge discovery and translational research in immunology and autoimmune diseases. The candidate will perform bench-top research to understand the disease pathogenesis and use both in vitro and in vivo systems to validate therapeutic hypotheses. The successful candidate is expected to lead the discovery of novel therapeutic agents in inflammatory diseases including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory dermatosis. In this role, the research scientist will drive discovery and translational research aimed at identifying and advancing novel therapeutics for inflammatory diseases. The candidate will independently design, conduct, and analyze in vitro and in vivo experiments to support target validation. Proactively evaluating new technologies and generating scientific hypotheses to enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms will be crucial. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally with colleagues in the inflammation biology, protein engineering, chemistry, biomarker, bioinformatics, and clinical groups. Additionally, the research scientist will present research findings and recommendations to senior staff, prepare research reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts, and contribute to the preparation of INDs and patent filings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative therapies that can significantly impact patients' lives.