Gilead Sciences · 2 hours ago
Senior Director, AI Acceleration (AIx)
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$243K/yr - $315K/yr
12+ years expGilead Sciences is committed to creating a healthier world by tackling major diseases and developing life-changing therapies. The Senior Director of AIx is responsible for driving innovation and delivering scalable AI solutions to enhance drug development and operational workflows while leading a high-performing team in the Clinical Data Science organization.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute the strategic vision and roadmap for AIx, ensuring alignment with ARC’s mission and Gilead’s enterprise objectives
Lead the development, deployment, and scaling of AI capabilities tailored to clinical, operational, and enterprise needs
Oversee technology assessments and the introduction of new tools and platforms to maintain Gilead’s competitive edge in AI
Collaborate closely with PMx and BDx to ensure AIx capabilities are integrated into operational workflows and aligned with stakeholder needs
Build and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, engineers, and technical experts, fostering innovation and accountability
Engage with cross-functional leaders to ensure AIx delivers measurable value, particularly in therapeutic areas, clinical studies, regulatory processes, and operational efficiency
Develop and communicate a cohesive strategy for AIx that aligns with Gilead’s priorities and industry trends
Provide thought leadership on emerging AI/ML technologies and their potential impact on drug development and enterprise operations
Define success metrics and monitor the impact of AIx initiatives on organizational goals
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI models and platforms for clinical trials, safety, regulatory workflows, real-world evidence, and biomarkers
Drive the adoption of Generative AI (GenAI), Large Language Models (LLMs), and advanced analytics to address complex business challenges
Ensure scalability, reliability, and compliance of AI solutions through best practices in MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and model monitoring
Partner with IT, Privacy, and Drug Development Systems to integrate AI capabilities into enterprise workflows
Work with therapeutic area leaders, regulatory teams, and operational stakeholders to align AI initiatives with their specific needs
Collaborate with PMx to deliver user-centric AI products and solutions that enhance decision-making and operational performance
Lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring alignment with AIx’s strategic objectives and fostering a collaborative culture
Develop and mentor team members to build technical and leadership capabilities, ensuring a strong talent pipeline
Allocate resources effectively to support the delivery of high-impact AI initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of experience, Master's degree with 13+ years, or Ph.D. with 12+ years in Data Science, Computer Science, AI/ML, or related fields
Proven track record of leading AI/ML strategies, teams, and large-scale projects in complex environments
Strong knowledge of AI/ML technologies, including Generative AI, LLMs, and advanced analytics
Extensive experience with MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based AI infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
Hands-on experience in deploying AI models and tools in regulated environments, ensuring compliance and scalability
Demonstrated success in managing multidisciplinary teams and mentoring technical leaders
Proven ability to align technical strategies with business goals and communicate complex concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders
Strong track record of driving organizational change and delivering measurable outcomes through AI initiatives
Preferred
Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry, with knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory compliance
Successful collaboration with academia, startups, or industry thought leaders to advance AI innovation
Contributions to open-source AI/ML tools or peer-reviewed publications
Expertise in integrating AI into operational workflows across therapeutic areas, regulatory functions, and enterprise systems
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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