About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- 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, Servers).
- 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.
Requirements
- 4+ years’ relevant experience with BS / BA; OR 2+ 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.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.
- Paid time off.
