Gilead Sciences Inc

Founded in 1987 Gilead Sciences is one of the leaders in the discovery and development of a new class of human therapeutics based on nucleotides the building blocks of DNA and RNA in the United States The company discovers develops and commercializes medications to advance the care of patients suffering from lifethreatening diseases Headquartered in Foster City Calif it serves North America Europe and Australia and employs a staff of more than 3400 individuals Gilead Sciences areas of focus include antivirals such as HIVAIDS and chronic hepatitis as well as cardiovascular conditions including pulmonary arterial hypertension and resistant hypertension The company also conducts studies on various respiratory diseases such as influenza and cystic fibrosis