Intern - CFO - IT (Security, Risk, and Compliance)

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for major health challenges. The intern will support IT security, risk, and compliance programs through control assessments, research, data analysis, documentation, stakeholder coordination, and project participation across Governance, Risk, and Compliance domains.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate closely with Risk and Compliance Managers to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of program activities across Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) domains, including IT Risk Management, IT SOX Compliance, Security Governance, Responsible AI Process Governance, and Disaster Recovery
• Participate in control assessments, gain exposure to various methodologies and frameworks, and assist with required analysis
• Conduct research and support data analysis as needed
• Assist in creating documentation, process flows, and work papers to support program objectives
• Engage hands-on in projects and programs across IT Risk and Compliance domains
• Work with multiple stakeholders across Gilead (IT and Business) to gather information and facilitate the completion of cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory-related projects
• Contribute to other activities related to information security or additional functional areas as assigned
• Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship

What they're looking for:

• 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 sponsorship) official transcripts are required
• Must be able to commit to a full‑time internship lasting 10–12 consecutive weeks between May and August
• Must be willing and able to work at the designated site for the duration of the internship (relocation may be required). All internships are hybrid; fully remote roles are not offered
• • Preferred degree level: Undergraduate, Graduate, MBA, PhD, JD, or PharmD (based on role alignment)
• • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Office) tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• • Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and proactively seek solutions
• • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment
• • Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity, including the ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Benefits:

• Opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs
• All internships are hybrid; fully remote roles are not offered
• Paid company holidays
• Sick time
• Housing stipends for eligible employees