- Foster City, California, United States
- Senior
- $261K–$338K per year
- 15+ years
As a Senior Director, Discovery Sciences & Technologies, you will provide strategic and scientific leadership in assay development, high‑throughput screening, and advanced drug discovery technologies to enable target validation, lead generation, and progression of programs through development‑candidate nomination.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is: $261,375.00 - $338,250.00. 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a high‑performing team responsible for developing biochemical, biophysical, and cellular pharmacology assays across all therapeutic areas and modalities.
- Establish and execute assay and screening strategies that enable target discovery, hit identification, and lead optimization, while proactively identifying rate‑limiting steps and key decision points.
- Apply and integrate diverse biophysical and cellular approaches to drive deep mechanistic understanding of target engagement, pathway modulation, and inhibitor behavior.
- Drive the adoption and internal development of next‑generation lead‑generation technologies, including novel assay platforms, automation, data analytics, and innovative screening methodologies, to maintain state‑of‑the‑art discovery capabilities.
- Evaluate and influence external technologies, platforms, and innovations in support of in‑licensing, partnerships, and strategic collaborations.