About the role#
This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to oncology biomarker research. You will work on projects related to companion diagnostic (CDx) strategies and data infrastructure. This position is a full-time, paid role based in Foster City, California, for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to identify valuable companion diagnostic information for drug development strategies.
- Design and build a structured, queryable database for CDx regulatory, technical, and clinical data.
- Create automated workflows to extract and process data from FDA databases and regulatory documents.
- Evaluate methods for structuring and validating information from unstructured documents.
- Recommend a strategy to maintain the database as new regulatory updates occur.
- Present your project findings at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, JD, or PhD program, with continued full-time enrollment in the following Fall semester.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
- Ability to commit to a full-time, 10-12 week internship between May and August.
- Independent authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and in teams.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- A demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity.
- Preferred: Experience with coding, AI, database development, and application of these skills in biology or chemistry.
Location & details#
- Location: Foster City, California.
- Modality: Hybrid (on-site presence required).
- Age requirement: Must be at least 18 years old at the start of the 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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