Sr Manager, Data Scientist, Technical Developoment

Biopharma Careers; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Scientist, Technical Development to lead applied analytics, ML/AI, and automation across TechDev.

You will partner with TechDev scientists, Digital Solutions, IT, and Quality to frame questions, prototype approaches, and build reusable decision-support capabilities. Initial focus includes predictive modeling, GenAI-enabled knowledge management, and workflow optimization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of data science experience with statistical modeling and ML.
• Strong programming in Python or R and reproducible workflows.
• Ability to translate scientific questions into analytical strategies and outputs.
• Knowledge of data governance and scalable data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead identified data science and analytics opportunities across TechDev.
• Prototype, test, interpret, and iterate analytical approaches in workflows.
• Translate questions into clear analytical problem statements and metrics.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives aligning analytics strategies and data standards.
• Design knowledge management capabilities including graphs and retrieval systems.
• Define evaluation frameworks and adoption metrics for AI-enabled solutions.
• Promote reuse of analytical assets across use cases and pipelines.
• Move analytics toward scalable, supported products and workflows.

Skills

Python

R

ML/AI

Data analysis

Communication

Education

PhD in a quantitative field

MS in quantitative field

BS in related field

Tools

GenAI

Cloud platforms

SQL

Job description

About Gilead

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

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Data Scientist, Technical Development to lead applied analytics, statistical modeling, ML/AI, and automation use cases that advance scientific insight and support priority decisions across Technical Development. This role partners with TechDev scientists, Digital Solutions, IT/platform teams, Quality, and other stakeholders to frame scientific questions, prototype and validate analytical approaches, and develop reusable, workflow-integrated decision-support capabilities. Early focus areas may include predictive modeling, LLM/GenAI-enabled knowledge management and automation, image-based or process-data modeling, stability analytics, scheduling/workflow optimization, and participation in broader enterprise AI initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, prioritization, and evaluation of high-value data science, AI, and analytics opportunities across Technical Development, balancing scientific impact, feasibility, scalability, and organizational priorities.
• Partner with TechDev scientists to prototype, test, interpret, and iterate analytical approaches in real development workflows.
• Translate scientific and operational questions into clear analytical problem statements, including intended use, assumptions, data needs, success measures, and decision impact.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence scientific, digital, and technology stakeholders to align on analytical strategies, platform capabilities, data standards, and adoption approaches.
• Design and advance scientific knowledge management capabilities, including structured knowledge assets, ontologies, knowledge graphs, retrieval systems, and GenAI-enabled scientific discovery and decision-support solutions.
• Define and implement evaluation frameworks for analytical and AI-enabled solutions, including performance measurement, validation, robustness, explainability, and adoption metrics to ensure trusted scientific use.
• Build and promote reuse of analytical assets across priority TechDev use cases and initiatives (e.g., statistical and ML/AI models, standardized datasets and features, dashboards, automation scripts, workflow patterns, code, data definitions, and analytical methods).
• Work with Digital Solutions, IT/platform teams, and other partners to move suitable analytics from exploratory work toward scalable, supportable products and workflows.
• Contribute to enterprise LLM/GenAI and data-driven solution areas in line with Responsible AI, data governance, quality, and documentation expectations.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS with 10+ years of relevant experience; MA/MS with 8+ years of relevant experience; or PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience in data science, statistics, computational science, engineering, informatics, or a related quantitative field.
• Multiple years of applied data science experience, including work using statistical modeling, machine learning, AI, automation, data engineering, visualization, knowledge management, or decision-support analytics.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages, with demonstrated ability to develop reproducible analytical workflows, reusable code, and fit-for-purpose documentation.
• Experience translating scientific or operational questions into analytical strategies, data requirements, modeling or retrieval approaches, evaluation plans, and interpretable outputs for business or scientific decision-making.
• Working knowledge of data quality, metadata, identifiers, controlled vocabularies, ontologies, knowledge graphs, data governance, scalable data pipelines, and technical infrastructure concepts relevant to reliable analytical delivery.
• Experience with methods or solution areas relevant to TechDev, such as stability modeling, image-based analytics, clone ranking or screening models, process or assay analytics, knowledge management, or scientific workflow automation.
• Effective communication and stakeholder partnership skills, including the ability to align scientific, digital, and technology stakeholders around analytical strategies, assumptions, limitations, and adoption approaches.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering with IT, engineering, data platform, or digital solution teams in cloud, platform, LLMOps, data lake, or workflow-integrated environments.
• Experience working in GMP-adjacent or regulated environments, including intended-use clarity, fit-for-purpose validation, documentation, change control awareness, and quality expectations.
• Experience coaching or guiding less experienced data scientists, analysts, scientists, or project team members on analytical methods, reproducible workflows, and responsible use of models or AI-enabled outputs.

The salary range for this position is: $182,070.00 - $235,620.00. 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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