Director, R&D Information Systems

Role: Director of R&D Information Systems at Gilead, focusing on clinical systems strategy, data architecture, and analytics support for drug discovery and development. Responsibilities: lead and oversee multi-project technical teams, define long-term data and analytics strategies aligned with R&D goals, design scalable data infrastructure, and ensure regulatory compliance (GxP, audits). Drive solution design for clinical platforms (e.g., Veeva, Medidata), manage vendor relationships, and optimize clinical applications to enhance efficiency. Lead cross-functional stakeholder engagement and provide technical guidance on data governance, validation, and quality. Qualifications: 12+ years in IT data analytics, with 10+ years in healthcare/pharma, including 6+ years of project management and 8+ years of people leadership. Degrees in computer science or related fields preferred. Technical expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI), and modern data architectures (data lakes, APIs). Experience managing complex projects across clinical operations, biometrics, and data infrastructure is essential. High-value specifics: focus on clinical data systems supporting R&D phases, including clinical trials, with responsibilities spanning strategy, system validation, and cross-functional collaboration. The role involves leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on technical oversight, with potential travel and flexible work arrangements.