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Intern - Development - Clinical Operations
Gilead Sciences INC · 🇺🇸 United States - California - Foster City
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Gilead Sciences INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles6 certified filings for “Senior Manager, Clinical Operations” (Natural Sciences Managers) in CA: $148k–$252k, median $171k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Gilead Sciences INC
The US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 to 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 fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description Intern - Development - Clinical Operations As a Gilead i ntern you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company’s mission but will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will also have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs. As a Gilead intern will support the planning, execution, and oversight of global clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the clinical development process, including study start-up, trial management, vendor oversight, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence initiatives. You will partner with Clinical Operations professionals and cross-functional stakeholders to gain practical experience in the execution of Phase I to Phase IV clinical studies while contributing to meaningful projects that support patient-focused drug development. Clinical Operations is responsible for the worldwide execution of clinical trials in accordance with company policies, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). K ey Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following : • Support Clinical Operations teams in the planning and execution of clinical trial activities. • Assist with tracking study milestones, timelines, and operational metrics. • Help maintain clinical trial documentation and filing systems, including Trial Master File (TMF) quality checks. • Participate in study team meetings and prepare meeting agendas, notes, and action item trackers. • Assist with review and reconciliation of study-related reports and dashboards. • Support vendor and CRO management activities, including follow-up on action items. • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational excellence projects. • Perform data analysis and create presentations for study teams and leadership. • Learn and apply ICH-GCP guidelines and company SOPs in day-to-day activities. • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Data Management, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Supply, and other cross-functional partners. • Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship Learning Objectives By the end of the internship, the intern will: • Understand the clinical trial lifecycle from study start-up through closeout. • Gain experience with clinical trial systems,