Assoc Director, IT Data and AI

Biopharma Careers; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an Associated Director Data & AI Delivery Lead – Clinical Development to drive end-to-end AI/ML solution delivery across clinical operations, data management, safety, and regulatory domains.

You will shape technical standards, lead hybrid delivery teams, and ensure scalable, high-quality implementations from concept to production, aligning with enterprise AI strategy and delivering measurable value to clinical development users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years or Master’s with 8+ years relevant experience.
• Experience leading AI/ML delivery programs in Agile environments.
• Hands-on data engineering, data science, or architecture experience.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML architectures and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery including timeline and technical quality of Clinical Development AI use case solutions from ideation through production
• Apply product-centric approach with clear ownership, roadmaps, and user adoption metrics
• Manage Agile delivery including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and releases
• Oversee the development of scalable solutions using Databricks, AWS, and Gilead's Data & AI enterprise platforms
• Maintain documentation and runbooks for Clinical Development data pipelines and agents; escalate technical risks

Skills

AI/ML delivery

Agile delivery

Leadership

Data engineering

Cloud platforms

Communication

Product-centric mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Regulatory platforms

Job description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Associated Director Data & AI Delivery Lead – Clinical Development

As part of the enterprise AI strategy, the Data & AI Delivery Lead for Clinical Development drives end-to-end technical delivery of AI/ML solutions supporting clinical operations, data management, safety, and regulatory domains. This role bridges business needs with technical execution and ensures delivery of scalable, high-quality AI solutions.

You will drive technical excellence in our tailored AI solutions through hands‑on architecture decisions, code quality standards and advanced analytics methodologies, delivering measurable impact to clinical development users from concept to scaled release.

This position will report to the Data/AI, Clinical Development Lead and is based in Raleigh, NC (hybrid‑eligible).

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery including timeline and technical quality of Clinical Development AI use case solutions from ideation through production
• Apply product‑centric approach with clear ownership, roadmaps, and user adoption metrics
• Manage Agile delivery including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and releases
• Oversee the development of scalable solutions using Databricks, AWS, and Gilead ‘s Data & AI enterprise platforms
• Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritization and release schedules, extending into continuous improvement as both needs and the solution landscape evolves
• Lead hybrid technical delivery teams, drawing on technical experts within and beyond the team
• Facilitate technical problem solving across clinical development domains
• Shape technical standards for research data models, storage and automation workflows
• Maintain technical documentation and runbooks for Clinical Development data pipelines and agents; Serve as escalation point for technical risks and delivery blockers
• Ensure integration with enterprise data platforms and reusable components
• Define and enforce technical standards for AI/ML and data pipelines
• Maintain documentation and operational runbooks
• Monitor product performance & drive continuous improvement towards quantifiable targets; Track delivery, performance, and adoption metrics
• Manage vendor relationships and co‑sourced delivery teams
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements (GxP)

Key Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years or Master’s with 8+ years relevant experience
• Experience leading AI/ML delivery programs in Agile environments
• Hands‑on experience in data engineering, data science, or architecture
• Strong understanding of AI/ML architectures and cloud platforms
• Experience in clinical development (trial ops, data management, safety) preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Product‑centric mindset with focus on value realization

Optional Differentiators

• Experience in clinical AI/ML use cases
• Experience in GxP regulated environments
• Exposure to generative AI applications
• Familiarity with clinical systems such as EDC and regulatory platforms

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $168,980.00 - $218,680.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex , age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability,genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non‑job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

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