If you could choose any special area of focus with Gilead Sciences, which would you choose?
Staff at Gilead Sciences have a wealth of options, including several therapeutic areas and divisions to pursue. While ensuring that you are a good fit for the position you are interviewing for, your interviewer wants to see that you see a great long-term fit with the organization and that it meets your hopes and dreams for your career.
"There are so many interesting options here at Gilead Sciences! I am very interested in helping advance the field of cancer care during my career, and it's so exciting to hear and read about the fascinating work you are doing in oncology therapeutics. If I'm fortunate enough to join your organization, this would definitely be my area of interest."
"I am currently working as a Clinical Research Assistant and would like to grow into a Principal Scientist role or something similar. As you can see from my resume, I've been heavily involved in work with arthritis and other inflammatory diseases and would love to continue that work here."
Before your interview with Gilead Sciences, do your homework on the organization and learn about its virology, oncology, inflammation, and other focus areas. Come to your interview prepared to openly discuss the areas that highly interest you and why you do. Equally important in your answer will be selling both your interest in the position you are interviewing for and how your career goals will be a match at Gilead for the remainder of your career.
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Anonymous Answer
I am currently working as a Medical Manager, focusing on clinical trials and pharmacovigilance within different therapeutic areas. My primary goal is to find a long-term home in Gilead, where I can continue to expand my knowledge in the area of infectious diseases, novel therapies in oncology, etc.
Cindy's Feedback
Good! I think your connection between your goal and your specialty is helpful for the interviewer to see you as a fit at the company and in the role.
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