Intern - Research - Clinical Virology - AI

Location: United States - California - Foster City

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Intern - Research - Clinical Virology - AI

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:

Support HIV Clinical Virology research and development projects, portfolio, and strategy through the implementation and expansion of state-of-the-art and customized AI tools, models, and/or agents.

Collaborate with virology scientists to translate research questions and workflow needs into data-driven or AI-enabled approaches.

Develop and evaluate AI-assisted workflows for scientific data analysis, reporting, knowledge synthesis, or decision support.

Curate and analyze virology data, interpret results, and communicate scientifically sound, data-driven conclusions.

Document methods, test outputs, and support reproducible, traceable, and responsible use of AI-enabled approaches.

Participate in team meetings and contribute to collaborative efforts.

Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship.

Required Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the internship.

Must be enrolled full‑time in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, JD or PhD program at a nationally accredited U.S. college or university, with continued full‑time enrollment required in the Fall semester following the internship.

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) or as a graduate/doctoral student.

Must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 at the time of application and hire (official transcripts will be requested).

Must be independently authorized to work in the United States now and in the future (current or future work authorization must not require school or employer sponsorship) official transcripts are required.

Must be able to commit to a full‑time internship lasting 10–12 consecutive weeks between May and August.

Must be willing and able to work at the designated site for the duration of the internship (relocation may be required). All internships are hybrid; fully remote roles are not offered.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred degree level: Undergraduate

Preferred field of study: Working toward a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related AI-focused field.

Background in cellular and molecular biology, virology, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field, or demonstrated interest in applying AI to biomedical research.

Hands-on experience in Python, machine learning, statistical modeling, or generative AI tools.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical approaches and findings to scientific collaborators

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Office) tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and proactively seek solutions

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment

Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity, including the ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment with short timelines

Gilead Core Values

Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

Teamwork (Working Together)

Excellence (Being Your Best)

Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

The expected hourly range for this position is $20.00 - $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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Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status,