About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to contribute to Global Medical Affairs within the Oncology therapeutic area. You will work on projects that support scientific, clinical, and business needs while gaining experience in a biotechnology research environment. This position is a full-time, 10-12 week commitment during the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support Global Medical Affairs teams through cross-functional collaboration.
- Assist in the creation of global scientific messaging, strategic documents, and medical content.
- Help review and maintain Global Medical Affairs materials for accuracy and compliance.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic training initiatives.
- Support the planning and execution of new initiatives and emerging business priorities.
- Track activities, milestones, and deliverables for oncology therapeutic areas.
- Drive projects to completion by identifying challenges and solutions.
- Deliver a final presentation on your work 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 at a nationally accredited U.S. university.
- Continued full-time enrollment for the Fall semester following the internship.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
- Ability to work full-time for 10-12 consecutive weeks between May and August.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Independent authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
- Academic background in Biology or Public Health.
Location & details#
- Location: Foster City, California.
- Modality: Hybrid (on-site presence required).
- Status: Paid, full-time 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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