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Job Description
The Virology Department is seeking a highly motivated scientific leader to join our herpesvirus research team and help drive antiviral drug discovery programs targeting viruses associated with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases as well as viruses relevant to immunocompromised populations. The successful candidate will advance established as well as new programs, evaluate emerging antiviral concepts, mentor scientists, and remain directly involved in experimental design, assay execution, data interpretation, and troubleshooting. This position offers the opportunity to shape Gilead’s growing antiviral portfolio in a fast-paced, collaborative, and well-resourced environment.
Key responsibilities
Provide scientific and technical leadership for antiviral discovery programs, advancing initiatives from identification through candidate selection and progression
Lead the design and execution of in vitro virology studies, maintaining hands-on involvement in key cell-based assays, mechanistic studies, data interpretation, and resolution of complex scientific and technical challenges.
Identify and address critical scientific questions by evaluating novel antiviral targets, therapeutic concepts, technologies, disease models, and assays that strengthen scientific understanding and accelerate decision-making.
Serve as a scientific leader on cross-functional teams, providing strategic guidance on data interpretation, project direction, priorities, risks, trade-offs, and next steps.
Mentor and develop scientists, maintain high standards for experimental rigor and laboratory practices, and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable research culture.
Communicate scientific insights effectively to project teams and senior leadership, and contribute to scientific publications, patents, regulatory submissions, and external presentations.
Basic qualifications
BS virology, immunology, microbiology, or a related discipline with 10+ years of relevant research experience.
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MS virology, immunology, microbiology, or a related discipline with 8+ years of relevant research experience.
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PhD virology, immunology, microbiology, or a related discipline with 5+ years of relevant research experience.
Demonstrated expertise in virology with a record of independently advancing complex research through high-quality experimental design, execution, data interpretation, and scientific communication.
Experience mentoring or supervising lab-based scientists
Preferred Qualifications
Postdoctoral training in virology, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related discipline with 6+ years of relevant industry experience is strongly preferred
Expertise in herpesviruses, immunology, and a broad understanding of viral diseases associated with inflammatory and autoimmune diseases and/or immunocompromised…