Graduate Intern - US Medical Affairs Strategy, Lung Cancer

Gilead Sciences

Sep 24, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Healthcare
Science
San Francisco

Requirements

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 Bachelor’s/Masters/MBA/PhD program at an accredited US based university or college
Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad or a Graduate or Doctoral Student
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
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
Enrollment in a scientifically relevant doctoral program is required (MD, DO, Ph.D., or PharmD).
Prior work experience in pharmaceutical industry or working knowledge of hematology / oncology is preferred but not required.
Enrollment in a scientifically relevant doctoral program is required (MD, DO, Ph.D., or PharmD)
Prior pharmaceutical industry or working knowledge of hematology / oncology is preferred but not required
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating communication skills
Excellent analytical skills demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems
Organized; attention to detail and ability to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize workload
Must be able to work with a level of autonomy and independence with reasonable oversight from direct line manager
Proven ability to build internal relationships and work in a matrix environment
Ability to shape positive dialogues, influence outcomes, and respectfully challenge a group of experts

Responsibilities

Support USMA congress strategy and tactics for hematology / oncology congresses
Assist in executing core Medical tactics, including content management, advisory board planning, strategic publication planning, and evidence gap identification
Create and maintain Gilead Oncology Pipeline materials for Oncology assets (especially Lung cancer) in collaboration with Clinical Development, Alliance Management, Global Medical Affairs, and the broader U.S. Medical Affairs team
Partner with the U.S. Medical Affairs Field Directors and Medical Scientist Liaison team(s) to interpret insights, identify education gaps, and prioritize data generation needs in lung cancer
Manage initiatives to completion, anticipating obstacles and difficulties that may arise, and resolving them in a collaborative manner
Showcase your work with a final poster board presentation near the conclusion of your internship

Gilead Sciences

Science & Healthcare

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1987

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The way we see it, the impossible is not impossible. It’s simply what hasn’t been achieved yet. For more than 30 years, we’ve pursued it, chased it down, tackled it for answers and surrounded it for a way in. We have worked tirelessly to bring forward medicines for life-threatening diseases. Creating Possible drives everything we do. It’s evident in our mission and core values. This is how we built a culture of excellence that is fueled by a passion for improving lives of people around the world. For us, nothing is impossible – because of the people we work with, the communities we stand with and the partners we push forward with. Our ~12,000 employees band together through science, grit, compassion and courage to prove the impossible wrong. At Gilead, the tangible results of your contributions are evident. Where every individual matters. Where all employees can enhance their skills through ongoing development. And where we start every day with one question: “What’s next?”