Intern - Corporate Affairs & Legal - US Legal Business Partner at Gilead Sciences

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future or CPT/OPT through your University
Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a JD program at an accredited US-based university or college, and be a rising second-year law student (2L) in Summer 2026
Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited law school after the completion of the internship
Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August
Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship

Responsibilities

Support the US Legal Business Partners group within Gilead's Legal Department, with a primary focus on the company's flagship US HIV Commercial business
Assist other groups within Legal and Ethics & Compliance on a variety of projects across subject matters
Work with in-house attorneys to support and provide practical, substantive legal and strategic advice to the business on healthcare legal and regulatory risks related to commercialization of Gilead's HIV drugs and launch of new products
Conduct research and analysis of legal and regulatory issues; create presentations, draft memos, and provide recommendations on specific legal and strategic issues relevant to the business
Attend meetings with clients and outside counsel, and provide legal support under the supervision of Gilead Legal team members
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts
Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the legal organization and the business
Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship

Skills

Legal Support

Corporate Affairs

Business Partnering

Ethics & Compliance

HIV Commercial

Project Assistance

Gilead Sciences

Develops and commercializes biopharmaceuticals

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines for various medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular issues. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new therapies, which are then marketed to healthcare providers, hospitals, and pharmacies after receiving regulatory approval. Gilead differentiates itself from competitors through its strong commitment to R&D and strategic partnerships, such as with SAP Ariba, to enhance its operations and product offerings. The company's goal is to improve health equity and access to care globally, working with communities to ensure that its medicines reach those in need.

Foster City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1987Year Founded

$15,873.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid family time off and paid parental time off

Generous 401(k) contribution matching

Comprehensive medical plans that cover both physical and mental healthcare

Global Wellbeing Reimbursement

Time Off

Global Volunteer Day

Giving Together Program

Employee Support Programs

Flexible Work Options

Risks

Increased competition in HIV treatment from ViiV Healthcare's expanding drug portfolio.

Regulatory scrutiny over drug pricing could impact Gilead's U.S. market operations.

Patent expirations, like Truvada's, lead to increased generic competition and revenue loss.

Differentiation

Gilead's lenacapavir is recognized as the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year for HIV care.

Partnerships with LEO Pharma and Tubulis enhance Gilead's focus on inflammatory and cancer therapies.

Gilead's commitment to health equity initiatives like COMPASS and HepConnect sets it apart.

Upsides

Gilead's strategic partnerships expand its reach in inflammatory and oncology drug markets.

Investment in digital health technologies enhances Gilead's R&D and patient engagement.

Focus on sustainability improves Gilead's operational efficiency and corporate reputation.

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