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Intern - PDM - Internal Quality Operational Excellence
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 roles3 certified filings for “Sr Manager, R&D Quality” (Industrial Production Managers) in CA: $128k–$264k, median $159k. 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 - PDM - Internal Quality Operational Excellence As a Gilead intern 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. Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: • Dashboard & Data Analytics Support • Assist in developing and maintaining Operational Excellence dashboards and reports using Microsoft Office and data visualization tools. • Collect, clean, and analyze operational data from QA and QC processes. • Support tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs), project milestones, and benefit realization metrics. • Help identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement. • Prepare data summaries, presentations, and visualizations for leadership reviews. • Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence • Support Operational Excellence projects focused on process simplification, standardization, and efficiency improvements. • Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis activities. • Assist with mapping current-state processes and documenting improvement opportunities. • Contribute to the development of standard work, process documentation, and improvement recommendations. • Project Coordination • Assist with project planning, meeting coordination, action item tracking, and project documentation. • Support cross-functional teams in executing Operational Excellence initiatives. • Monitor project progress and help maintain project dashboards and status reports. • Participate in team meetings and provide updates on assigned deliverables. • Quality Systems & Compliance Exposure • Gain exposure to Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes in a regulated environment. • Support documentation reviews and data gathering activities related to quality initiatives. • Learn foundational principles of GMP, GLP, and quality systems. • Assist in maintaining accurate project records and documentation. • Learning Opportunities • Lean and Six Sigma methodologies • Process improvement and operational excellence practices • Quality systems within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry • Dashboard development and performance metrics • Data analytics and business insights • Cross-functional project management • Executive-level r