Intern - Research - Discovery Sciences and Technologies - 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 - Discovery Sciences and Technologies - 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:

Contribute to research projects using cutting-edge technologies, including CRISPR screening and high-content imaging, applying machine learning, statistical modeling, and data science approaches to analyze large-scale biological datasets and investigate mechanisms relevant to therapeutic discovery.

Explore and evaluate AI-enabled workflows for cellular phenotype identification, data interpretation, and visualization.

Integrate experimental results with relevant genomic and clinical datasets to strengthen biological interpretation and hypothesis generation.

Collaborate with experimental scientists to support experimental data generation and validation efforts as needed.

Partner with scientists across Discovery Sciences & Technologies to contribute to data-driven discovery and platform innovation.

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/Graduate/PhD

Preferred field of study: Working toward a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative or life sciences field.

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

Ability to collaborate with scientists and translate research questions into data-driven or AI-enabled approaches.

Experience analyzing biological imaging, functional-genomics, or other high-dimensional scientific datasets.

Experience with machine learning, data visualization, or multimodal data integration.

Experience using large language models or AI coding and agentic tools, such as Claude Code or OpenAI Codex, for scientific or data-analysis applications.

Familiarity with concepts in functional genomics, cell biology, cancer biology, or immunology.

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.

For jobs in the United States: Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for emp