Intern - Development - Global Medical Affairs

Job Description

As a Gilead intern, you will contribute to high-impact, meaningful projects that advance our company's mission and provide real-world experience at one of the most innovative organizations globally. You will also have opportunities to participate in special events, including professional development and leadership presentations, social and network building activities, and local community volunteer programs.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Global HIV Medical Affairs team and our commitment to continued scientific innovation to provide solutions for the evolving needs of people impacted by HIV around the world. This individual will work collaboratively with both HIV treatment and prevention teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects related to analysis of novel, emerging data and determine relevant information to incorporate into medical content.
• Contribute to the creation, review, and updating of Medical Affairs slide decks, local and global Medical Information response documents, and medical training documents with emerging scientific data, ensuring alignment with the Medical Affairs Plan of Action (POA) and the needs of field-based Medical Scientists and other end users.
• Work collaboratively with Gilead personnel across multiple functional areas, including Commercial, Marketing, Clinical Research, Global Patient Safety, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Regulatory, and Legal.
• Assess data from medical conferences to gather relevant information and support activities related to conference deck development and training.
• Showcase your work with a final poster board presentation near the conclusion of your internship.
• Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the internship.
• Must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 at the time of application and hire (official transcripts will be requested).
• Must be independently authorized to work in the United States now and in the future (current or future work authorization must not require school or employer sponsorship). Official transcripts are required.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a PharmD program, Masters program in a health-related field, or HIV or virology-related PhD program at an accredited US-based university or college.
• Must be a Graduate or Doctoral student.
• Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university or college after the completion of the internship.
• Must be able to commit to a full-time internship lasting 10-12 consecutive weeks between May and August.
• Must be willing and able to work at the designated site for the duration of the internship (relocation may be required). All internships are hybrid; fully remote roles are not offered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred degree level: Graduate, PhD, or PharmD.
• Preferred Major: Health-related, biomedical, or life sciences field, with specialization or research experience in HIV, virology, or a related area.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Office) tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and proactively seek solutions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity, including the ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with short timelines.

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (Doing What's Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)