Senior Staff Software Engineer, Research Systems

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Research Systems At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination, and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed, and empowered to fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description At Gilead, your role as a business analyst is not just instrumental; it's pivotal. You will be at the forefront of business analysis, empowered to bridge technology solutions with the scientific drug discovery process. This unique opportunity allows you to directly support our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life. With your background in software development and understanding of scientific methods, you will creatively devise strategies to enhance efficiency and facilitate strategic goals. Your contributions will be significant, and your role will include an ongoing search for opportunities for improvement in our efficiency. As the lead BA, you will evaluate processes, analyze options, and propose solutions. These may span small- and large-molecule drug discovery and may be related to in-house solutions or those purchased from industry vendors. Through collaboration, a Gilead Business Analyst ensures that solutions fully align with scientific objectives, fostering innovation and strategic achievement. As a BA at Gilead, you will develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the science and technology realms associated with drug discovery. You will create functional design specifications, testing plans, and creative technology solutions in this role. As software is developed or deployed via an evolutionary agile process, you will be part of the cycle and contribute to the project management, ensuring the software's desired impact on drug discovery. Candidates are expected to have insight into pharmaceutical research and technological trends, particularly in cloud computing, agile methodologies, data analytics, AI/ML, etc. This role demands exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills. As the lead business analyst, you will allocate and coordinate resources, ensuring project timelines and business goals are met efficiently. You will function as the lead business and participate in all evaluations for new or updated applications. Post-implementation, you will conduct thorough reviews to assess effectiveness and monitor ongoing operations for optimization opportunities to evolving needs. You will coordinate and manage internal and external resources to support assigned projects, pivotal in supporting and modeling the culture within your team and the broader organization - a culture of high-performance, data-driven decision-making, value-driven prioritization, quality governance, and compliance. Specific Responsibilities Responsibilities for this position will include (but are not limited to) the following: Works within the Research department to support scientific Research. Works with research scientists to understand their workflow for drug discovery. Gathers requirements aligned with research goals and technology capabilities. Analyzes resource requirements, negotiates prioritization, and supports strategic initiatives. Manages the documentation of requirements and use cases. Provides timely and appropriate analysis to buy, build, or integrate software. Balances technology with the ability to impact Research in a timely way. Participates in architecture, security, and design reviews. Defines (some) solutions that enhance a body of mature C# software. Oversee and manage the creation of test scenarios. Supports acceptance by collaborating with users to meet user expectations. Coordinate project roll-out and deployment, implementation, communications, and training. Assesses the impact and effectiveness of solutions in support of drug discovery. Manages enhancements and defect analysis to improve digital solutions. Ensure all systems support established practices to maintain 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. Works within the guidelines of Gilead Enterprise IT for servers and systems. This role requires a solid foundation in biological sciences, an exceptional understanding of technology, and the ability to serve as an effective liaison across the functional areas of Research to facilitate the development of digital solutions that advance drug development efforts. Key Responsibilities Engagement with scientists to identify pressing needs and develop software solutions. Anticipates the need for logistics, data analysis, and visualization software. Supports data-driven decision-making by implementing and deploying software. Stays aligned with software development methodology and technologies. Frequent communication with management, colleagues, and researchers. Responsible for implementing, developing, and managing information systems to meet business objectives. Responsible for change management associated with systems of systems deployed. Able to develop analytical methods to understand the impact and use of software. Remains current with cloud, data analytics, and visualization technologies. Knowledge of programming (in C#) and scripting (in Pipeline Pilot or Python). Manages specific projects under the direction of management. Works as an individual contributor and project lead. Contributes to the development of systems strategy. Acts as a technical spokesperson to the scientists. Is cognizant of time and budget constraints. Reviews work to meet the organization's objectives and schedules. Works within established operating policies and procedures. Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to organizational policies. Consults with Global IT to support policies. Consults with IT to schedule changes and updates for systems. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Experience & Skills 7 years’ relevant experience with BS / BA or 9 years’ relevant experience with MS / MA / MBA Computer Science, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline is preferred. Some experience in the laboratory or programming languages in a language such as C#. or 3 years of relevant experience with a Ph.D. in structural biology, computational chemistry, or computer science. Considerable experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical company. Experience supporting business analysis, planning, and budgeting. Demonstrated experience in project management. Experience with system integrations and an understanding of data security. Direct experience or strong familiarity with drug discovery technologies is desirable. Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to translate Research needs into creative solutions. A drive for practical and flexible solutions to problems. The ability to provide solutions to complex problems with ingenuity and creativity. An ability to work within a team to manage a project for success. An ability to manage, develop, and improve processes and operations with software. An understanding of how to work within rigid time constraints. The salary range for this position is: $143,225.00 - $185,350.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. For additional benefits information, visit: Gilead Benefits . As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. 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