Intern - CFO - Finance, Corporate Development & Strategy, Internal Audit

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Intern - CFO - Finance, Corporate Development & Strategy, Internal Audit
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company's five core values. That's because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly

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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

Intern - CFO - Finance, Corporate Development & Strategy, Internal Audit

As a Gilead intern you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company's mission but will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will also have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs.

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.

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

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:

FP&A

• Conducts advanced analyses for middle and upper management and makes recommendations such as reporting changes, corporate strategy, pricing strategy, and forecasts
• Participates in the development and coordination of the annual planning calendar, budget and forecasts
• Responsible for the delivery of accurate and timely monthly management reporting including monthly financials, revenue reporting, and functional expense reporting

Operations
Procurement, Strategic Sourcing

• Build strong relationships with Procurement organization and operational teams to manage overall execution of active sourcing and procurement programs and projects to ensure that they meet goals and deliver targeted results.
• Liaise with Procurement category teams to identify, recommend, and implement improvements to process and technology (and monitor associated results).
• Support creation of programs and tools to help organization adapt to change and foster a diverse and inclusive culture

Corporate Engineering and Facilities, Strategic Planning

• Provide financial cost-benefit analysis for OPEX reduction initiatives.
• Create a contingent worker spend dashboard and identify cost-reduction drivers.
• Leverage six-sigma process improvement methodologies (process mapping, SIPOC, DMAIC).

Corporate Project Management Office

• Manage critical business focused projects including creating dashboards and reports that communication progress, risk and achievements.
• Organize projects in terms of scopes of work, schedules, business plans and cost estimates.
• Create and publish dashboards and reports that communicate project progress, risk and achievements.

Internal Audit

• Work on multi-disciplinary internal audit and special project teams under the direction of audit managers and senior associates to build your skills, relationships and experiences
• Participate in audits; learn audit methodologies, concepts and assist with controls testing
• Hands-on participation in any program aspect when required

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

IT - Business Analyst

• Identify opportunities, solve business objectives leveraging modern tools and provide accurate Return on Investment analysis
• Capable of building analytical models that evaluate business situations and provide recommendations.
• Participates in requirements discussions and design review of system enhancements

Corporate Development & Strategy

The Corporate Development team is responsible for spearheading Gilead's acquisitions, partnerships, and investments in novel biotechnology companies and drug programs. The summer associate will gain significant exposure to the inner workings of a leading biopharma firm, access to senior leadership at Gilead, and an understanding of the industry overall by supporting the following activities:

• Execution of investment, drug licensing, partnerships, and/or acquisition projects
• Coordination of diligence efforts including scientific reviews and commercial assessments
• Market forecasting, comp analysis, financial modeling, as needed
• Creation of business case presentations for senior leadership
• Structuring and negotiation of potential deal terms
• Strategic projects to support corporate development initiatives
• Showcase your work with a final poster board presentation near the conclusion of your internship

Tax (CPA or Masters in Taxation preferred)

• Develop understanding of the company's business and transaction flows, and how it impacts and interacts with the IP and commercialization structures
• Work closely with cross-functional business partners, as well as external advisors, to develop and maintain an efficient and defensible tax structure that support Gilead's evolving business needs and initiatives, including supporting business development efforts
• Participate in planning and implementation of initiatives in response to U.S. tax reforms and evolving international tax landscape

Treasury (CFA preferred but not required)

• Balance sheet, cash flow and risk-based capital monitoring, forecasting and analysis for the consolidated entity and its subsidiaries
• Provide assessment of issues, perspective on results . click apply for full job details
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