Senior Director, Discovery Sciences & Technologies

Gilead Sciences

Base: $261,375.00 - $338,250.00; bonus/equity: dis...
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Phd in biochemistry or related discipline
15+ years industrial drug discovery experience
Expertise in biochemical and cellular assays
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Senior Director of Discovery Sciences & Technologies to lead the development of innovative drug discovery technologies and strategies. This role requires extensive experience in drug discovery, assay development, and people leadership, aiming to foster a culture of scientific excellence and collaboration within a matrixed organization

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic and scientific leadership to enable target validation, lead generation, and progression of programs through development-candidate nomination.
  • The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of building best-in-class drug discovery technologies across small molecules, biologics, and heterobifunctional modalities.
  • Gilead offers a competitive salary range of $261,375.00 to $338,250.00 along with discretionary bonuses, stock incentives, and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance.

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Gilead Sciences is seeking a Senior Director of Discovery Sciences & Technologies to lead the development of innovative drug discovery technologies and strategies. This role requires extensive experience in drug discovery, assay development, and people leadership, aiming to foster a culture of scientific excellence and collaboration within a matrixed organization.

Salary

Base: $261,375.00 - $338,250.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives eligible; Benefits: Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in biochemistry or related discipline
  • 15+ years industrial drug discovery experience
  • Expertise in biochemical and cellular assays
  • Experience with mass spectrometry approaches
  • Proven track record advancing HTS to candidate nomination

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with covalent inhibitors and degraders
  • Ability to lead in highly matrixed organizations
  • Strong mentorship of senior scientific leaders
  • Innovation in next-generation screening platforms

Key Requirements

  • PhD required in biochemistry, enzymology, biophysics
  • Minimum 15 years of industrial drug discovery experience
  • Deep expertise in protein-ligand interactions
  • Demonstrated success in deploying biochemical assays

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