Senior Software Engineer, Research Systems

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Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Research Systems
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.

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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.

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Job Description

At Gilead, our therapeutic projects demonstrate the best scientific creativity within an efficient, optimized process. In the Research Informatics group, you will be crucial in connecting technology to scientific processes and supporting scientists as they execute drug discovery projects. With your familiarity and interest in software development and an evolving understanding of scientific methods, you will have the capability to significantly enhance efficiency, thereby facilitating the achievement of therapeutic project goals. This role at Gilead supports systems used in both small and large-molecule drug discovery, with solutions developed in-house or integrated from purchased software.

Data dashboards, data ports, and tools are deployed for specific projects. Their use evolves as a project advances from hits to leads to advanced leads. As the scientific objectives change, tools and views should be updated to foster innovation and strategic achievement. At Gilead, you will develop an in-depth understanding of the science and technology associated with drug discovery. In this role, you will be part of the cycle and contribute to the project data views, which ensure that decisional data is front and center. You will script, configure, and envision the best way to show data integral to drug discovery.

As you support project data, you will assess solution effectiveness while searching for inspiration on the best way for scientists to view data. You will monitor ongoing operations for optimization opportunities to evolve the Informatic infrastructure by responding to and discussing needs and issues with Research.

Specific Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Works within the Research department to support scientific research.
• Works with research scientists on their analysis (assay data processing; image processing)
• Uses scripting tools (Python and Pipeline Pilot) to integrate or supplement project views.
• Supports an emerging scientific computing environment in AWS.
• Works with day-to-day operations (of Linux workstations, Severs)
• Works alongside scientists to demonstrate tools and prepare user training and documentation.
• Implements and configures scientific software from vendors.
• Works alongside our C# programming group, which is responsible for novel system development and integration.
• Manages the documentation for deployed applications.
• Supports manages and executes test scenarios.
• Collects enhancement requests and defect reports.
• Participates in the registration and curation of putative drugs, ensuring the integrity of research data.
• Proposes and deploys metrics for the value and effectiveness of software.
• Prepares user training and documentation.
• Provides support to end-users on day-to-day operation workflows.
• This role requires a foundation in chemical or biological sciences, a good understanding of technology, and the ability to communicate effectively across the functional areas of Research to advance drug development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Engagement with scientists to identify pressing data needs for therapeutic projects.
• Ability to quickly develop scientific scripting solutions (in Python or Pipeline Pilot)
• Support for data-driven decision-making by implementing or configuring software.
• Monitors the need for data analysis and visualization software.
• Ability to develop strategies to understand the impact and use of software.
• Shares in the responsibility for change management associated with the system being developed, enhanced, or supported.
• Stays current with cloud, data analytics, visualization technologies, and practical approaches to the use.
• Works as an individual contributor and supporter of scientific projects
• Support for data-driven decision-making with front-line interaction with scientists.
• Frequent communication with management, colleagues, and researchers
• Is knowledge of scripting (in Pipeline Pilot or Python)
• Manages specific project data dashboards and portals under management direction.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• 5+ years' relevant experience with BS / BA

or

• 4+ years' relevant experience with MS / MA / MBA
• Education in the chemical or biological sciences or a related discipline is preferred.
• Some experience in the laboratory or with programming languages such as C# is encouraged.
• Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• Direct experience or strong familiarity with drug discovery technologies is desirable.
• Demonstrates a proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Has the capability to provide insight that will improve processes and operations with software.

The salary range for this position is: $115,260.00 - $149,160.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans .

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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