Sr Manager, IT Data Engineering

Role: Delivery Lead within Gilead's IT Data & AI Center of Excellence, focusing on developing and implementing scalable data, analytics, and AI solutions to support Kite's mission of delivering therapies. Responsibilities: design and deploy secure data architectures on cloud platforms (AWS, Databricks), develop ELT pipelines, enforce data governance, ensure data quality and compliance, and evaluate emerging technologies for platform enhancement. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field; 3–6+ years of experience in data engineering, with expertise in cloud-based data platforms, Python, SQL, AWS services, and modern data tools (Databricks, Airflow). Preferred: experience supporting AI initiatives in Cell and Gene Therapy, oncology, or rare diseases; designing multi-agent systems; high-throughput inference; enterprise API integrations; familiarity with AI governance and large language models. HighValue: cloud data platforms, AI/ML and agent system design, healthcare regulatory compliance (HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11), enterprise integration, experience in biotech/pharma environments. WorkSetup: role details suggest an on-site or hybrid setup, with a focus on complex, fast-paced environments.