Associate Director, Generative AI

Scorpion Therapeutics; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead is seeking an Associate Director, Generative AI to lead AI initiatives within commercial functions, driving marketing, sales and strategy across G9 countries. You will own AI features, prototype rapidly, and partner with IT to deploy solutions in a regulated pharma environment.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners to scale AI use cases, focusing on governance, compliance with HIPAA/GDPR, and cross-functional program delivery in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years, Master's with 8+ years, or PhD with 6+ years in data science or AI.
• Proven success deploying Gen AI solutions in commercial settings.
• Experience with large language models and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Act as product owner for AI features and lead rapid prototyping.
• Partner with IT for solution deployment and governance in regulated settings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop cross-functional AI use cases and scale production.

Skills

Strong communication

Influencing senior management

Program delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree (data science / AI or related)

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

AWS

Databricks

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Role: Associate Director, Generative AI at Gilead, responsible for leading AI and Gen AI initiatives within commercial functions to enhance marketing, sales, and strategy across G9 countries.

Responsibilities:

act as product owner for AI features, drive rapid prototyping including proof-of-concepts and pilots, partner with IT for solution deployment, and support AI governance aligned with regulatory and ethical standards. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to develop cross-functional AI use cases, ensure scalability, and promote best practices in AI and data science.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years, Master's with 8+ years, or PhD with 6+ years in data science, AI, or related fields; proven success deploying Gen AI solutions in commercial settings; expertise in large language models, cloud platforms (AWS, Databricks), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and familiarity with AI regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, FDA, EU AI Act).

Skills:

Skills include strong communication, influencing senior management, and program delivery.

Preferred:

experience scaling AI products from pilot to production, industry best practices, and AI literacy advocacy.

High-Value:

focus on AI governance, cross-functional collaboration, and deploying innovative solutions in a regulated pharma environment.

Work setup:

based in Parsippany, NJ or Foster City, CA, with occasional travel.