Job Description

Gilead Sciences is continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site to ensure the health and safety of our teams.

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Job Description



The Gilead Sciences CFO MBA Internship Program is for first year MBA candidates seeking entry into biotech by providing an opportunity within the CFO organization at Gilead Sciences. The CFO organization at Gilead is expansive and includes a variety of groups and departments: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), IT, Tax, Treasury, Controllership, Operations, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Corporate Development and Strategy. The CFO organization supports every area of the company by providing financial analytics, operational expertise (i.e. procurement, project management), fiscal planning, budget forecasting, strategy development and deal execution (i.e. joint venture, partnership, acquisition) as well as managing financial reporting and engagements with external audiences. Program participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable cross-functional experiences with exposure to senior leaders, challenging high impact initiatives, and diverse networking opportunities.

Upon hiring, participants will spend 10-12 weeks working with a single group within the CFO organization at Gilead. The assignment is designed to be an opportunity to learn more about a specific financial, operational, IT and/or strategic area of the company. After completion of the internship, program participants will be evaluated for a full-time offer in the CFO MBA Leadership Program.

Duties:

Duties, roles and responsibilities will vary based on the interest and capability of the participant as well as business needs. The duties include but are not limited to:

Investor Relations

* Write and shape investor communications such as press releases and executive scripts
* Manage earnings call process and coordinate deliverables with Finance, Legal, and Public Affairs
* Work closely with the Treasury group to support capital initiatives including meetings with fixed income investors and ratings agencies

Product / Service:

* Understand how Gilead advances patient care through research and development
* Learn how Gilead provides physicians with resources to better care for their patients
* Gain exposure into how Gilead Commercial Operations reaches our patients

Personal Development:

* Gain an understanding of the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry.
* Work in a corporate finance, planning, and strategy environment.
* Develop planning, organizational and time management skills.
* Increase knowledge of computer skills and technology.
* Practice team-based work competencies.
* Develop effective communication skills with executives, business contacts, and external clients.

Candidate / Student Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:

* MBA candidate at a top tier program
* 4 5 years of prior experience finance, accounting, banking, operations, healthcare and strategy experience a plus
* B.A or B.S degree in accounting, finance or a related filed (preferred not required)
* CPA, CFA, PMP or other relevant professional certification is a plus
* Energetic, organized and detailed skilled with todays technology systems, applications and platforms
* Strong forecasting and financial modeling capability a plus
* Education and training in biological sciences is a plus
* Ability to dedicate 40 hours per week to the program
* Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work thrive in a team-based environment
* Strong project management skills with attention to detail
* Independent worker and self-starter that enjoys problem solving
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills (e.g. presenting, meeting or workshop facilitation)
* Ability to manage various tasks, priorities and timelines and able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances

Program Incentives:

* Opportunity to start a career in the biotechnology industry and gain a full understanding of the day-to-day operations of a biotechnology organization
* Participants will gain knowledge through rotations and placement experiences necessary to determine the direction of their career at Gilead in the CFO organization
* You will have the opportunity to interact with senior leaders as you gain cross-functional experience by interfacing with multiple business units.
* You will develop skills vitally important in todays business environment including

team-based interaction, influencing without authority and the capability to aid in the definition and direction of the firms initiatives and long-term strategy

Gilead Core Values:

* Integrity (Doing Whats Right)
* Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
* Teamwork (Working Together)
* Excellence (Being Your Best)
* Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

Gilead Leadership Commitments:

* I am BOLD in aspiration and agile in execution
* I CARE and make time for people
* I LISTEN, speak openly, and explain the why
* I TRUST others and myself to make sound decisions
* I OWN the impact of my words and actions

Location:

* This role is based in the Gilead Sciences headquarters (Foster City, California)


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