Senior Scientist, Machine Learning (Biologics Design)

Gilead Sciences

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Foster City, CA
Salary
$169,320–$219,120 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Jul 31, 2026

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Similar $210k
This role $194k
$159k most similar roles pay here $264k

This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $170,741–$248,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $194k versus about $210k for comparable roles.

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About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a leading American biopharmaceutical company specializing in discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines for unmet medical needs.

Gilead Sciences currently has 15 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $168,980–$218,680 across 15 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Scientist, Machine Learning (Biologics Design)

As a Senior Scientist at Gilead’s Research Data Sciences, you will develop and apply machine learning methods to design and optimize large molecules like antibodies and multispecifics, working closely with experimental teams to integrate diverse datasets and guide iterative experimentation. Your daily tasks include building predictive models for sequence-to-function mapping, implementing data-efficient strategies such as active learning and Bayesian optimization, and applying deep learning approaches relevant to biologics. You will need a PhD in a quantitative field plus 2+ years of experience, proficiency in Python and frameworks like PyTorch, expertise in protein structure and biophysical principles, and demonstrated research productivity. Preferred qualifications include molecular modeling experience and industry background in biologics discovery.

What you'll do

  • Develop and apply machine learning models for biologics design to support lead optimization decisions.
  • Implement data-efficient modeling strategies using limited experimental data to guide iterative experimentation.
  • Apply modern deep learning approaches relevant to biologics, including protein language models and generative methods.
  • Perform structure-based modeling and analysis of antibodies and multispecifics.
  • Translate computational results into actionable experimental decisions in collaboration with therapeutic teams.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in a quantitative field with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Expertise in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or JAX
  • Experience developing and evaluating complex deep learning models
  • Strong understanding of protein structure, antibody architecture, and biophysical principles
  • Demonstrated research productivity with clear communication skills

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