Assoc Director, IT Data Engineering
Gilead Sciences
August 17, 2026
On-site
Raleigh, NC
IT
Associate Director, IT Commercial Sales Data and Analytics
Summary
- Lead Commercial stakeholder engagements and ensure timely delivery of operational data management, reporting, dashboards, and applications for US Commercial and field/HQ teams.
- Build IT data and analytics solutions for multiple therapeutic areas and product launches.
- Drive initiatives including data/analytics operational delivery effectiveness improvements, cloud transformation, and product launch analytics support.
Essential Job Duties
Leadership & Program management:
- Drive data & analytics initiatives and transformation programs; manage cross-functional program milestones.
- Manage complex program budgets.
- Lead demand and roadmap planning; develop business cases and ROI frameworks with stakeholders (US Sales Analytics, Data Strategy & Governance, Incentive Compensation, forecasting, etc.).
- Collaborate across IT groups (Commercial IT, Platforms, iOS applications, Enterprise Architecture).
Technology Competency:
- Understand data/analytics tech stack (AWS, Informatica, MDM, Dell Boomi, Teradata, Oracle, Azure, Salesforce, Starburst, etc.).
- Manage DevOps and delivery teams; lead POCs to enhance future-state technology stack.
- Manage projects and architecture components; assess cross-technology dependencies.
Data & Analytics DevOps:
- Improve operational efficiency of Commercial US solutions in AWS; understand data mesh and iOS application management.
- Manage global vendor ecosystem.
- Recommend DevOps/cloud optimization improvements; manage DevOps processes and platform standards/tools.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience OR Master’s with 8+ years.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years in Commercial pharma sales analytics/operations.
- 8+ years with data management/analytics tools (AWS Cloud DevOps preferred); 5+ years managing vendor support teams.
- Certifications: PMP, Scrum Master, CSPO, ITIL, Six Sigma, or equivalent.
- Experience with Commercial analytics solution building; strong knowledge of pharma commercial datasets.
- Preferred technologies: AWS/Databricks, Informatica/Dell Boomi, Salesforce/Veeva/Teradata, SQL/Python, Tableau/MicroStrategy.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $168,980.00 - $218,680.00. May include annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and medical/dental/vision/life insurance.
Application Instructions
- For current employees/contractors: apply via Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Summary
- Lead Commercial stakeholder engagements and ensure timely delivery of operational data management, reporting, dashboards, and applications for US Commercial and field/HQ teams.
- Build IT data and analytics solutions for multiple therapeutic areas and product launches.
- Drive initiatives including data/analytics operational delivery effectiveness improvements, cloud transformation, and product launch analytics support.
Essential Job Duties
Leadership & Program management:
- Drive data & analytics initiatives and transformation programs; manage cross-functional program milestones.
- Manage complex program budgets.
- Lead demand and roadmap planning; develop business cases and ROI frameworks with stakeholders (US Sales Analytics, Data Strategy & Governance, Incentive Compensation, forecasting, etc.).
- Collaborate across IT groups (Commercial IT, Platforms, iOS applications, Enterprise Architecture).
Technology Competency:
- Understand data/analytics tech stack (AWS, Informatica, MDM, Dell Boomi, Teradata, Oracle, Azure, Salesforce, Starburst, etc.).
- Manage DevOps and delivery teams; lead POCs to enhance future-state technology stack.
- Manage projects and architecture components; assess cross-technology dependencies.
Data & Analytics DevOps:
- Improve operational efficiency of Commercial US solutions in AWS; understand data mesh and iOS application management.
- Manage global vendor ecosystem.
- Recommend DevOps/cloud optimization improvements; manage DevOps processes and platform standards/tools.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience OR Master’s with 8+ years.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years in Commercial pharma sales analytics/operations.
- 8+ years with data management/analytics tools (AWS Cloud DevOps preferred); 5+ years managing vendor support teams.
- Certifications: PMP, Scrum Master, CSPO, ITIL, Six Sigma, or equivalent.
- Experience with Commercial analytics solution building; strong knowledge of pharma commercial datasets.
- Preferred technologies: AWS/Databricks, Informatica/Dell Boomi, Salesforce/Veeva/Teradata, SQL/Python, Tableau/MicroStrategy.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $168,980.00 - $218,680.00. May include annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and medical/dental/vision/life insurance.
Application Instructions
- For current employees/contractors: apply via Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.