About the role#
As a Kite Development intern in Tech Ops, you will contribute to high-impact projects that support our mission to cure cancer. You will gain experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing while working on digital innovation and analytics. This internship includes opportunities to participate in professional development, leadership presentations, and community volunteer programs.
What you'll do#
- Execute a defined analytics project to extract value from Process Development and Manufacturing data.
- Develop dashboards, AI-enabled tools, and automated workflows to improve visibility into process performance.
- Apply data science, machine learning, and generative AI to evaluate opportunities for decision support.
- Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to identify use cases and deliver scalable solutions.
- Generate recommendations for future digital transformation and advanced analytics initiatives.
- Present your work in a final presentation at the conclusion of your internship.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, JD, or PhD program at an accredited U.S. university.
- Continued full-time enrollment in the Fall semester following the internship.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
- Ability to commit to a full-time, 10-12 week internship between May and August.
- Programming experience in Python or R.
- Experience with generative AI and AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot.
- Experience integrating and analyzing data from multiple sources.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be independently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Monica, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid (on-site work is required).
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biotechnology research company based in Foster City, California. It focuses on the development of medicines in the fields of virology and oncology. The company operates as a public entity with more than 10,000 employees. Its work includes efforts to address health inequities and remove barriers to medical care.
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