# Senior Director, Discovery Sciences & Technologies

Hiring organization: [Gilead Sciences](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/gilead-sciences)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/92d78ba1-d1a4-4f4e-9643-a6e62a536e75

Listed on Gilead Sciences's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: United States - California - Foster City
- Salary: 261375 – 338250 USD per year

## Summary

This senior leadership role oversees drug discovery assay development, high-throughput screening, and emerging technologies across Gilead's research portfolio, requiring deep expertise in protein-ligand interactions and a track record of advancing programs from initial screening to clinical candidates. The position demands both scientific excellence in managing complex discovery projects and people leadership skills to mentor senior scientists and foster innovation across therapeutic areas.

_Our summary, not Gilead Sciences's wording._

## Skills named

Biochemical Assays

## Required

- PhD in biochemistry, enzymology, biophysics or related discipline
- 15+ years of drug discovery experience in industrial research
- Deep expertise in protein-ligand interactions
- Experience with biophysical and cell-based technologies
- Demonstrated success developing and deploying assays for target validation and lead generation
- Track record advancing discovery programs from HTS to development candidate nomination
- Ability to lead and mentor senior-level scientists
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

## Nice to have

- Experience with mass spectrometry-based approaches
- Expertise in covalent inhibitors and degrader modalities

Apply on Gilead Sciences's site: https://gilead.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/gileadcareers/job/United-States---California---Foster-City/Senior-Director--Discovery-Sciences---Technologies_R0051969-3