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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
As
Director, AI & Optimization , you will report to the Senior Director, Data Science – AI & Optimization. Based in either Parsippany, NJ or Foster City, CA, you will lead the AI build for commercial solutions, product roadmap for all in-house organic solutions such as patient journey, GABI, etc. and deployment of 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 also establish responsible AI governance frameworks in accordance with Gilead AI principles at an enterprise level. 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, particularly 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 value 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.
Office Location: Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ
Key Responsibilities
Gen AI strategy and solution development
Lead the development of Gen AI and AI capabilities by bringing in sustainable methodologies Assist business owners with AI procurement (buy) initiatives alongside IT and lead technical feasibility discussions for commercial. Partner with other functions (GCO and business owners when different) to support the governance of AI and Tech integration of futuristic AI solutions. Pressure test explainability, sustainability, and roadmap for model evolution of external solutions. Manage and work with IT on choice of platform, and design for internally built solutions.
Cross-functional AI initiatives
Work with EDSC to plan and develop cross-functional use cases and act as point of contact for commercial on AI policy and governance workstreams. Liaise with affiliates (US and ex-US) to understand the different AI requirements and help shape AI use cases, be the SME for AI use cases with all the affiliates and support by pressure testing build or buy from a data science standpoint. Partner with GDI and US teams in supporting AI rollouts and manage the sustainability of AI products. Bring in industry-wide best practices in DS and AI focusing on commercial use cases and work with EDSC on training and tools work streams. Lead the content for AI literacy as a member of the EDSC working group and assist in bridging commercial-specific content. Be a secondary point of contact for measurement and optimization solutions.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years, or Master’s degree with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience. Proven success in deploying Gen AI solutions in commercial settings. Experience scaling AI products and platforms from pilot to production. Excellent communication skills and ability to navigate the organization while simplifying the complexity in the AI space.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in AI governance, risk management or compliance within pharma or similar regulated industries. Familiarity with performance measurement frameworks and KPIs.
Technical Skills
Expertise in developing Gen AI (e.g., LLMs, GANs) products for insights & content generation. Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Databricks). Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of AI-related regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, FDA, EU AI Act). Strong grasp of ML algorithms and tuning techniques. Working knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Tableau, QuickSight) and pharma data types (e.g., RWE, EMR, claims).
Non-technical Skills
Recognized as a credible data science expert and partner to commercial and cross-functional teams. Skilled in enabling teams through tools, training, and mentorship. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Management experience influencing senior-level management and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to deliver complex programs with measurable impact.
Competencies
Structured Problem Solving - Demonstrates the ability to bring clarity to complex challenges by applying structured thinking, guiding teams through ambiguity, and mobilizing resources to deliver timely and effective solutions. Collaborative Influence - Influences without direct authority by building trust, demonstrating subject matter expertise, and communicating with authenticity. Listens actively, adapts messaging to the audience, and uses data-driven persuasion to align stakeholders. Results Orientation - Maintains a strong focus on outcomes, consistently driving toward ambitious goals—even in the face of adversity. Takes ownership, makes informed decisions, and ensures accountability to move initiatives forward. Strategic - Anticipates evolving business needs and market dynamics. Translates vision into actionable plans, identifies growth opportunities, and adjusts priorities to align with long-term objectives. Measurement-Driven - Champions a culture of evidence-based decision-making. Designs and executes strategies with measurable impact, leveraging KPIs and analytics to track performance and optimize results. Enterprise Thinking – Advocates for decisions and actions that foster cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos to drive unified outcomes. Encourages a big-picture perspective, long-term value creation, and a unified approach to business challenges, ensuring that decisions promote the overall health and success of the organization.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the
way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current
performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and
realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding
them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
The Salary Range For This Position Is
Bay Area: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00.
Other US Locations: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00.
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.
For Jobs In The United States
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 ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.
NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees And Contractors
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Director, AI & Optimization
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Director, AI & Optimization
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Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google 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
As
Director, AI & Optimization , you will report to the Senior Director, Data Science – AI & Optimization. Based in either Parsippany, NJ or Foster City, CA, you will lead the AI build for commercial solutions, product roadmap for all in-house organic solutions such as patient journey, GABI, etc. and deployment of 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 also establish responsible AI governance frameworks in accordance with Gilead AI principles at an enterprise level. 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, particularly 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 value 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.
Office Location: Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ
Key Responsibilities
Gen AI strategy and solution development
Lead the development of Gen AI and AI capabilities by bringing in sustainable methodologies Assist business owners with AI procurement (buy) initiatives alongside IT and lead technical feasibility discussions for commercial. Partner with other functions (GCO and business owners when different) to support the governance of AI and Tech integration of futuristic AI solutions. Pressure test explainability, sustainability, and roadmap for model evolution of external solutions. Manage and work with IT on choice of platform, and design for internally built solutions.
Cross-functional AI initiatives
Work with EDSC to plan and develop cross-functional use cases and act as point of contact for commercial on AI policy and governance workstreams. Liaise with affiliates (US and ex-US) to understand the different AI requirements and help shape AI use cases, be the SME for AI use cases with all the affiliates and support by pressure testing build or buy from a data science standpoint. Partner with GDI and US teams in supporting AI rollouts and manage the sustainability of AI products. Bring in industry-wide best practices in DS and AI focusing on commercial use cases and work with EDSC on training and tools work streams. Lead the content for AI literacy as a member of the EDSC working group and assist in bridging commercial-specific content. Be a secondary point of contact for measurement and optimization solutions.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years, or Master’s degree with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience. Proven success in deploying Gen AI solutions in commercial settings. Experience scaling AI products and platforms from pilot to production. Excellent communication skills and ability to navigate the organization while simplifying the complexity in the AI space.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in AI governance, risk management or compliance within pharma or similar regulated industries. Familiarity with performance measurement frameworks and KPIs.
Technical Skills
Expertise in developing Gen AI (e.g., LLMs, GANs) products for insights & content generation. Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Databricks). Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of AI-related regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, FDA, EU AI Act). Strong grasp of ML algorithms and tuning techniques. Working knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Tableau, QuickSight) and pharma data types (e.g., RWE, EMR, claims).
Non-technical Skills
Recognized as a credible data science expert and partner to commercial and cross-functional teams. Skilled in enabling teams through tools, training, and mentorship. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Management experience influencing senior-level management and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to deliver complex programs with measurable impact.
Competencies
Structured Problem Solving - Demonstrates the ability to bring clarity to complex challenges by applying structured thinking, guiding teams through ambiguity, and mobilizing resources to deliver timely and effective solutions. Collaborative Influence - Influences without direct authority by building trust, demonstrating subject matter expertise, and communicating with authenticity. Listens actively, adapts messaging to the audience, and uses data-driven persuasion to align stakeholders. Results Orientation - Maintains a strong focus on outcomes, consistently driving toward ambitious goals—even in the face of adversity. Takes ownership, makes informed decisions, and ensures accountability to move initiatives forward. Strategic - Anticipates evolving business needs and market dynamics. Translates vision into actionable plans, identifies growth opportunities, and adjusts priorities to align with long-term objectives. Measurement-Driven - Champions a culture of evidence-based decision-making. Designs and executes strategies with measurable impact, leveraging KPIs and analytics to track performance and optimize results. Enterprise Thinking – Advocates for decisions and actions that foster cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos to drive unified outcomes. Encourages a big-picture perspective, long-term value creation, and a unified approach to business challenges, ensuring that decisions promote the overall health and success of the organization.
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the
way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current
performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and
realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding
them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
The Salary Range For This Position Is
Bay Area: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00.
Other US Locations: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00.
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.
For Jobs In The United States
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 ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.
NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees And Contractors
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gilead Sciences by 2x Get notified about new Director of Artificial Intelligence jobs in
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Foster City, CA $204,200.00 - $354,500.00 1 day ago Oakland, CA $193,000.00 - $329,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $300,000.00 - $350,000.00 3 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $280,000.00 - $400,000.00 2 weeks ago Director of Engineering - Machine Learning and AI
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