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Introduction
Gilead's internship program is a great fit for students who want to begin their career with a biopharmaceutical company that has been a trailblazer in research for treatments against life-threatening diseases, especially HIV/AIDS. Gilead interns say that “Individuals at Gilead are open-minded and friendly, which makes it an easy environment for growth and career development” and that training “provided [them] with real, relevant experience.”
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How To Apply
All applicants should apply directly to the Gilead Careers Page, and should sort by employment type (intern). https://gilead.yello.co/job_boards/v42vD4vKxb3AkKvV93YsrQ
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About the Program
Gilead offers an exciting student internship out of its corporate headquarters in Foster City, California. The internship is perfect for students who want to begin their career with a biopharmaceutical company that has been a trailblazer in research for treatments against life-threatening diseases, especially HIV/AIDS. The internship application opens in August, and the cycle runs through January, with the selection process happening in the early spring for the summer session. Sessions last 1...
About the Company
Founded in 1987, Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes medicines in the areas of unmet medical need that show the greatest potential revenue growth globally. Headquartered in Foster City, CA, Gilead Sciences focuses on researching and developing antiviral drugs used in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including the drugs Harvoni and Sovaldi. The company is a ...
Intern Reviews
- “Work culture is amazing—people here seem really happy to converse with an intern over lunch. Never yet have I had someone unwilling to chat or met someone with an unagreeable attitude.”
- “The work environment is relaxed overall. The people are very nice and communicative, and I have not felt excluded from my group and had more people reach out to me for opportunities than not. The hours are flexible and I’m able to work from home—and my supervisor is super flexible but responsive when I have questions.”
- “The firm culture and overall environment is very healthy. Individuals at Gilead are open-minded and friendly, which makes it an easy environment for growth and career development. During the internship, I worked 40 hours a week. I really admired that the recruitment team emphasized the importance of work/life balance and not working overtime.”
- “Wonderful environment with great colleagues. Everyone is so warm, welcoming, and willing to teach interns. Had a wonderful time learning and getting experience. Work was well balanced, and everything was well thought out. Communication was easy and clear. I was expected to work 8 hours a day, but not all was work/tasks; a lot was spent on experiencing and learning.”
Getting Hired Here
- “The hiring process for my internship was very organized and there was constant communication throughout. I always felt like there was never a missing piece of information and the right amount of detail was provided at the right time. I really enjoyed being told what the next steps would be during the interview process, so I highly encourage for that to continue.”
- “Two rounds of interviews. First round was with a recruiter—standard behavioral interview questions. Second round with two senior managers within finance org—they asked me very few questions and both interviews were about 45 minutes of me asking about their experience at the company.”
- “Hiring process was straightforward. Interviews were moderately difficult. They have high standards for applicants, and the wonderful internship experience justifies that.”
- “Interviews felt fair, and the hiring team was in touch with candidates throughout.”