Senior Scientist, Process Development
Gilead
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Foster City, CA · Posted October 29, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among chemists, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for chemists: 26% (some).
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Gilead has filed one layoff notice in the last twelve months, covering 84 workers, most recently April 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
About the job
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