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 Quantitative Systems Pharmacologist, your main role will be in scoping, developing and applying mechanistic disease progression and systems pharmacology models at Gilead. In this role, you will have opportunities to inform multiple aspects of the drug development process including optimizing drug candidates through mechanistic simulation, dose/target optimization, identifying biomarkers for clinical programs, and recommending doses, regimens and subpopulations for inclusion into clinical trial design. Further areas of focus include reverse translation of clinical findings and development of platform models to support combinations and inform portfolio development strategy.

Responsibilities

Develop QSP models for one or more disease areas incorporating available in-house and published dataRegularly communicate with cross-functional teams to develop and periodically update modeling strategy to ensure timely and impactful execution of modeling goalsPresent model findings to clinical teams and incorporate feedback as neededProvide expert guidance across teams as neededContribute to regulatory documents using the appropriate level of documentation and reproducibilityMaintain accurate records including data, assumptions, parameter values, model changes, etc. while developing modelsProactively identify opportunities for applying or adapting QSP models to support portfolio and project needsDevelop and maintain reusable software tools as needed to support and streamline QSP effortsAuthor manuscripts describing model development and findings as neededPresent modeling work externally at conferences and working groupsMentor junior scientists on areas related to QSP, if needed

Basic Qualifications:

10+ Years with BS/BA​
OR8+ Years with MS/MA or MBA

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in mathematical and computational skills needed for QSP modeling work, including but not limited to ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, statistics, optimization, and parameter inferenceRelevant education in computational/systems biology, physics, engineering, or computer scienceProficiency in relevant software and programming languages which may include python, R, C++, Julia, or MATLAB and MATLAB SimBiology (preferred)Basic understanding of molecular and cellular biology including for example concepts from immunology, oncology, virology, cellular signaling, etc.Working knowledge of concepts of drug development5+ years of relevant experience and a PhD or PharmD degreeExperience with QSP software and Bioinformatics tools for informing QSP modelsFamiliarity with other modeling techniques: ABMs, PDEs, SDEs, stochastic simulation, graph theoretical methods, information theoretical methods, Boolean networks, etc.Familiarity with methodologies for Bayesian parameter inference

People leader accountabilities

•Create inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

•Develop talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

•Empower teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

 

The salary range for this position is: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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