Director, R&D Information Systems

Role: Director, R&D Information Systems at Gilead, leading the strategic and technical development of clinical systems and data analytics to support R&D objectives. Responsibilities: define and oversee clinical data and analytics strategies, lead multiple projects and teams, shape long-term infrastructure plans, partner with stakeholders to align technical roadmaps, oversee solution design and program delivery, ensure GxP compliance, and safeguard data integrity. Qualifications: 12+ years in IT data analytics or business intelligence, with 10+ years in a pharmaceutical or healthcare setting, including 6+ years in technical project management and 8+ years managing teams. Preferred skills include expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI), data architectures (lakes, warehouses), and experience with regulated GxP environments. High-value specifics: focus on clinical systems such as Veeva, Medidata, Salesforce, and custom applications, supporting drug discovery and development processes. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders across clinical operations, data management, and IT, with a leadership focus on talent development, inclusion, and strategic alignment. Work setup: not explicitly specified, but involves managing multiple projects and teams, with potential travel as needed.