Intern - Finance - MBA Leadership Development Program at Gilead Sciences

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Enrollment in an MBA program (implied by MBA Leadership Development Program)
  • Passionate, ambitious, and ready to make a direct impact
  • Interest in leadership and people management
  • Willingness to contribute to high-impact projects in finance and related areas

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced analyses and make recommendations on reporting, strategy, pricing, and forecasts (FP&A)
  • Support annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes (FP&A)
  • Deliver accurate and timely management reporting (FP&A)
  • Build relationships with procurement and operational teams to execute sourcing and procurement programs (Operations & Procurement)
  • Identify and implement process and technology improvements (Operations & Procurement)
  • Support programs that foster a diverse and inclusive culture (Operations & Procurement)
  • Provide financial analysis for cost-reduction initiatives (Corporate Engineering, Facilities & Strategic Planning)
  • Create dashboards to identify cost drivers and leverage process improvement methodologies (Corporate Engineering, Facilities & Strategic Planning)
  • Manage business-focused projects, including dashboards and reports on progress, risks, and achievements (Project Management Office)
  • Organize projects with clear scopes, schedules, and cost estimates (Project Management Office)
  • Participate in audits and special projects, learning methodologies and assisting with controls testing (Internal Audit)
  • Shape investor communications and manage earnings call processes (Investor Relations)
  • Support capital initiatives and meetings with investors and ratings agencies (Investor Relations)
  • Identify opportunities and solve business objectives using modern tools (IT – Business Analyst)
  • Build analytical models and participate in requirements discussions (IT – Business Analyst)
  • Support acquisitions, partnerships, and investments (Corporate Development & Strategy)
  • Execute investment and licensing projects, coordinate diligence, and create business case presentations (Corporate Development & Strategy)
  • Structure and negotiate deal terms (Corporate Development & Strategy)
  • Develop understanding of business and transaction flows (Tax)
  • Support efficient and defensible tax structures and respond to evolving tax landscapes (Tax)
  • Monitor and analyze balance sheet, cash flow, and risk-based capital (Treasury)
  • Provide assessments and recommendations on financial trends and acquisitions (Treasury)
  • Conduct benchmarking and prepare financial reports for internal and external purposes (Controllership)
  • Gain insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry (Personal Development)
  • Develop planning, organizational, and time management skills (Personal Development)
  • Practice team-based work competencies and effective communication with executives and clients (Personal Development)
  • Showcase your work with a final presentation (Personal Development)

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis
FP&A
Budgeting
Forecasting
Management Reporting
Pricing Strategy
Procurement
Operations

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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