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Intern - Kite Commercial - Early Pipeline Strategy & Franchise 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 roles4 certified filings for “Associate I, Portfolio Strategy & Analytics” (Operations Research Analysts) in CA: $111k–$213k, median $115k. Most were filed at wage level II (75%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% 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
We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. 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 Kite and help create more tomorrows. Job Description Intern - Kite Commercial - Early Pipeline Strategy & Franchise Operations As a Gilead / Kite 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. The Early Pipeline Strategy & Franchise Operations Intern will support high-priority strategic initiatives across Kite's emerging pipeline and portfolio. Working within the Global Commercial Strategy organization, the intern will gain exposure to how strategic decisions are made to support future therapies and business growth. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional partners across Commercial, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and other functions to support strategic planning, executive communications, and organizational initiatives. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful business challenges while developing skills in strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and executive communication. Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: • Support strategic initiatives that help shape future pipeline, portfolio, and franchise priorities. • Assist with the development of leadership presentations, strategic recommendations, and executive communications. • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support planning, coordination, and execution of key business initiatives. • Contribute to strategic planning efforts by helping synthesize information, identify key considerations, and support decision-making discussions. • Assist with project management activities, including tracking key milestones, deliverables, and action items across strategic initiatives. • Support workshops, working sessions, and leadership meetings by helping develop materials and summarize outcomes. • Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship Required Qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the internship. • Must be enrolled full‑time in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, JD or PhD program at a nationally accredited U.S. college or university, with continued full‑time enrollment required in the Fall semester following the internship. • Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) or as a graduate/doctoral student. • Must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 at the time of application and hire (official transcripts will be requested). • Must be independently authorized to work in the United States now and in the future (current or future work authorization must not require school or employer sp