Associate Director, Generative AI

Aimlroles; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences, Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Generative AI to lead GenAI product development and governance across commercial functions. Based in Parsippany, NJ or Foster City, CA, you will own the feature roadmap, drive rapid prototyping, and partner with IT to build, scale and deploy AI solutions.

You will ensure governance, regulatory alignment (EU AI Act, HIPAA, FDA), and collaborate with affiliates and vendors to maximize business value while mitigating risk in a dynamic AI landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years’ experience OR
• Masters’ Degree with 8+ years’ experience OR
• PhD with 2+ years’ experience

Responsibilities

• As the business product owner, drive POCs and pilots per enterprise frameworks.
• Assist business owners with AI procurement and lead technical feasibility discussions.
• Partner with functions to support governance of AI and tech integration for futuristic AI solutions.
• Pressure-test explainability, sustainability, and roadmap for model evolution of external solutions.
• Manage IT collaboration on platform choice and design for internally built solutions.

Skills

GenAI product development

AI governance

Data science

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years' experience

Master's degree with 8+ years' experience

PhD with 2+ years' experience

Tools

AWS

Databricks

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.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

As Associate Director, Generative AI, at Gilead you will report to the Senior Director, Data Science – AI & Optimization. Based in either Parsippany, NJ or Foster City, CA, you will be the business product owner owning the feature roadmap, will work on rapid prototyping including POCs and pilots, and partner with IT to build, scale and deploy AI and Gen AI solutions across commercial functions.

This role is pivotal in leveraging cutting‑edge AI technologies to drive impact in commercial functions such as marketing, sales, and strategy across G9 countries while ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act) and ethical standards. You will implement the SOPs of responsible AI governance framework defined by enterprise teams, including IT. You will also foster cross‑functional collaboration to maximize business value and mitigate risk in a rapidly evolving landscape.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Gen AI product development, AI governance, and data science methodologies, preferably within the pharmaceutical commercial domain. You will coordinate across internal stakeholders (e.g., Enterprise Data Science Council, affiliates, functional teams) and external partners (e.g., academia, vendors) and will be responsible for articulating the business value of AI initiatives through compelling proposals and assessments as part of a cross‑functional team.

This is an individual contributor role, supported by a team of offshore data scientists. Occasional travel to global Gilead locations may be required.

KeyResponsibilities

GenAIstrategyandsolutiondevelopment

• Asthebusinessproduct owner, drive POCs and Pilot solutionsin accordance withpublished enterprise frameworks and align to build,deployand scale with IT.

• AssistbusinessownerswithAIprocurement(buy)initiativesalongsideITandleadtechnicalfeasibilitydiscussionsforcommercial.

• Partnerwithotherfunctions(GCOandbusinessownerswhendifferent)tosupportthegovernanceofAIandTechintegrationoffuturisticAIsolutions.

• Pressuretestexplainability,sustainability,androadmapformodelevolutionofexternalsolutions.

• ManageandworkwithITonchoiceofplatform anddesignforinternallybuiltsolutions.

Cross-functionalAIinitiatives

• WorkwithEDSCtoplananddevelopcross-functionalusecasesandactaspointofcontactforcommercialonAIpolicyandgovernanceworkstreams.

• Liaisewithaffiliates(USandex-US)tounderstandthedifferentAIrequirementsandhelpshapeAIusecases,betheSMEforAIusecaseswithall theaffiliates and supportby pressuretesting build or buy fromadatasciencestandpoint, in partnership with IT.

• PartnerwithGDIandUSteamsinsupportingAIrolloutsandmanagethesustainabilityofAIproducts.

• Bringinindustry-widebestpracticesinDSandAIfocusingoncommercialusecasesandworkwithEDSContrainingandtoolsworkstreams.

• LeadthecontentforAIliteracyasamemberoftheEDSCworkinggroupandassistinbridgingcommercial-specificcontent.

BasicQualifications

Bachelor'sDegreeandTenYears’ExperienceOR

Masters'DegreeandEightYears’ExperienceOR

PhDandTwoYears’Experience

PreferredQualifications

• Bachelor’sdegreewith10+years,orMaster’sdegreewith8+years,orPhDwith6+yearsofrelevantdatascience/analytics/computerscience/ developmentexperience.

• ProvensuccessindeployingGenAIsolutionsincommercialsettings.

• ExperiencescalingAIproductsandplatformsfrompilottoproduction.

• ExcellentcommunicationskillsandabilitytonavigatetheorganizationwhilesimplifyingthecomplexityintheAIspace.

• ExcellentcommunicationskillsandabilitytonavigatetheorganizationwhilesimplifyingthecomplexityintheAIspace.

TechnicalSkills

• ExpertiseindevelopingGenAI(e.g.,LLMs,GANs)productsforinsights&contentgeneration.

• Proficiencywithcloudplatforms(e.g.,AWS,Databricks).

• Experiencewith containerization and orchestration tools(e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• KnowledgeofAI-relatedregulatoryframeworks(e.g.,HIPAA,GDPR,FDA,EUAIAct).

Non-technicalskills

• Recognized asacredibledatascienceexpertand partnertocommercialand cross-functionalteams.

• Skilledin enabling teamsthrough tools, training, and mentorship.

• Strongwritten and verbalcommunication skills.

• Managementexperienceinfluencingsenior-levelmanagementandstakeholders.

• Demonstratedabilitytodelivercomplexprogramswithmeasurableimpact.

• Proven abilitytoscout,evaluateandpilotexternalAIsolutions.

Competencies

• Structured ProblemSolving -Demonstratestheability to bring clarity to complex challenges by applying structured thinking, guiding teams throughambiguity,andmobilizingresourcestodelivertimelyandeffectivesolutions.

• CollaborativeInfluence- Influences withoutdirectauthority by building trust,demonstratingsubjectmatterexpertise, and communicating withauthenticity.Listensactively,adaptsmessagingtotheaudience,andusesdata-drivenpersuasiontoalignstakeholders.

• Results Orientation -Maintainsastrong focus on outcomes, consistently driving toward ambitious goals—even in thefaceof adversity. Takesownership,makes informeddecisions,andensures accountabilitytomoveinitiatives forward.

• Strategic-Anticipatesevolving business needs and marketdynamics. Translates vision into actionableplans,identifiesgrowth opportunities, andadjusts priorities to align with long-termobjectives.

• Measurement-Driven - Champions acultureof evidence-based decision-making. Designs andexecutesstrategies with measurableimpact, leveragingKPIs and analytics to track performance andoptimizeresults.

• EnterpriseThinking–Advocates fordecisions andactions thatfostercross-functionalcollaborationandbreakingdownsilos todriveunifiedoutcomes. Encourages abig-pictureperspective, long-termvaluecreation, and aunified approach to business challenges, ensuring thatdecisionspromote the overall health and success of the organization.

PeopleLeader Accountabilities

• CreateInclusion- knowingthebusinessvalueofdiverseteams,modelinginclusion,andembeddingthevalueofdiversityinthewaytheymanage their teams.

• Develop Talent- understand theskills, experience, aspirations and potentialoftheir employees and coach themon currentperformanceand futurepotential.Theyensureemployeesreceivefeedbackandinsightneededtogrow,developandrealizetheirpurpose.

• EmpowerTeams - connecttheteamtotheorganizationbyaligninggoals,purpose,andorganizationalobjectives,andholdingthemtoaccount.Theyprovidethesupportneeded to removebarriers and connecttheir teamto thebroader ecosystem.

The salary range for this position is: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00. 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.

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