Associated Director Data & AI Delivery Lead – Clinical Development
Gilead Sciences
August 12, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Associated Director, Data & AI Delivery Lead – Clinical Development (Foster City, CA; hybrid-eligible)
Key Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end delivery (timeline and technical quality) of Clinical Development AI use cases from ideation through production
- Use a product-centric approach with clear ownership, roadmaps, and user adoption metrics
- Manage Agile delivery: sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and releases (including continuous improvement)
- Oversee scalable solutions using Databricks, AWS, and Gilead’s Data & AI enterprise platforms
- Lead hybrid technical delivery teams; facilitate technical problem-solving across clinical development domains
- Shape technical standards for research data models, storage, and automation workflows
- Maintain technical documentation and runbooks; serve as escalation point for technical risks/blockers
- Ensure integration with enterprise data platforms and reusable components; define/enforce AI/ML and data pipeline standards
- Monitor product performance and drive measurable continuous improvement; track delivery, performance, and adoption metrics
- Manage vendor relationships and co-sourced delivery teams
- Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements (GxP)
Key Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s +10+ years (or Master’s +8+ years) relevant experience
- Experience leading AI/ML delivery programs in Agile
- Hands-on data engineering, data science, or architecture
- Strong AI/ML architecture and cloud platform knowledge
- Clinical development experience (trial ops, data management, safety) preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management; product-centric value realization
Optional Differentiators:
- Clinical AI/ML use cases; GxP regulated environments; generative AI exposure; familiarity with EDC and regulatory platforms
Compensation/Benefits (as stated): Salary range $195,670–$253,220; may include discretionary bonus/long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life insurance.
Application Instruction (for current employees/contractors): Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end delivery (timeline and technical quality) of Clinical Development AI use cases from ideation through production
- Use a product-centric approach with clear ownership, roadmaps, and user adoption metrics
- Manage Agile delivery: sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and releases (including continuous improvement)
- Oversee scalable solutions using Databricks, AWS, and Gilead’s Data & AI enterprise platforms
- Lead hybrid technical delivery teams; facilitate technical problem-solving across clinical development domains
- Shape technical standards for research data models, storage, and automation workflows
- Maintain technical documentation and runbooks; serve as escalation point for technical risks/blockers
- Ensure integration with enterprise data platforms and reusable components; define/enforce AI/ML and data pipeline standards
- Monitor product performance and drive measurable continuous improvement; track delivery, performance, and adoption metrics
- Manage vendor relationships and co-sourced delivery teams
- Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements (GxP)
Key Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s +10+ years (or Master’s +8+ years) relevant experience
- Experience leading AI/ML delivery programs in Agile
- Hands-on data engineering, data science, or architecture
- Strong AI/ML architecture and cloud platform knowledge
- Clinical development experience (trial ops, data management, safety) preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management; product-centric value realization
Optional Differentiators:
- Clinical AI/ML use cases; GxP regulated environments; generative AI exposure; familiarity with EDC and regulatory platforms
Compensation/Benefits (as stated): Salary range $195,670–$253,220; may include discretionary bonus/long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life insurance.
Application Instruction (for current employees/contractors): Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.