Intern - Development - Data Science

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

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious technical intern to join our AI / ML team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and development at the intersection of Generative AI, natural language processing (NLP), knowledge graph construction, and biomedical data science.

As an intern, you will collaborate with experienced data scientists and engineers to build intelligent systems that extract, represent, and reason over biomedical knowledge. You'll gain hands-on experience working with real-world data and advanced machine learning techniques, while contributing to impactful projects that support scientific discovery and innovation.

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following :

Assist in the development and evaluation of NLP models for biomedical text mining.

Contribute to the construction and enrichment of biomedical knowledge graphs.

Explore and prototype generative AI applications for scientific literature and data.

Analyze structured and unstructured biomedical datasets to extract meaningful insights.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into research workflows.

Document findings, present results, and contribute to technical publications or internal reports.

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

Required Qualifications :

Must be at least 18 years old

Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8

Authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship now or in the future or CPT / OPT through your University.

Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's / Masters / PhD program at an accredited US based university or college

Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad or a Graduate or Doctoral Student

Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university / college after the completion of the internship

Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August

Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship

Preferred Qualifications :

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field.

Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with ML libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).

Experience or coursework in NLP, machine learning, or biomedical informatics.

Familiarity with knowledge graphs, ontologies, or semantic technologies is a plus.

Exposure to LLMs, transformers, or generative models.

Prior research or internship experience in AI / ML or biomedical domains.

Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Ability to identify issues and seek solutions.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Gain :

Mentorship from experienced AI / ML professionals.

Exposure to real-world applications of AI in biomedical research.

Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects with potential for publication.

A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and curiosity.

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 $19.00 - $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 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, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.

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Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors :

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.