Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company with a mission to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Founded in 1987, the company has achieved historic success by transforming HIV and hepatitis C into manageable or curable conditions and has strategically expanded into oncology through its cell therapy subsidiary, Kite Pharma, and into inflammatory diseases. Its strategy is anchored in three core therapeutic pillars—Virology, Oncology, and Inflammation—supported by a $5.9B annual R&D investment and a goal to deliver 10+ transformative therapies by 2030. As a publicly traded entity (NASDAQ: GILD) with a market cap of ~$169B, Gilead leverages its scientific expertise, global scale, and community partnerships to sustain its leadership position.

Core expertise in proprietary molecular chemistry platforms (e.g., ProTide technology) for antiviral drugs and a fully integrated cell therapy platform via its Kite Pharma subsidiary for developing and manufacturing CAR-T therapies.