Executive Director, Data Science
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Executive Director, Data Science

Gilead Sciences

Location: Foster City,CA, USA

Date: 2024-09-12T03:28:44Z

Job Description:
Executive Director, Data Science

Locations: United States - California - Foster City, United States - New Jersey - Parsippany

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Vor 20 Tagen ausgeschrieben

Job Requisition ID: R0041683

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfill their aspirations.

Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

The Clinical Data Sciences (CDS) organization within Gilead is accountable for the study design, data generation and analysis activities that support Gilead's global clinical portfolio, including Gilead-led post-authorization and observational studies. Through its Development Systems department, CDS also provides an important bridge between the Development and Enterprise-IT organizations, implementing and managing Development's unique technology needs. CDS's vision is to advance therapeutics by providing an analytical, rigorous and data-driven foundation for innovation and excellence in drug development.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the SVP of Clinical Data Science, the Executive Director, Data Science is a senior leadership role accountable for both Clinical Development and Enterprise data science capabilities. As a member of the Clinical Data Science Leadership Team, the Executive Director, Data Science is accountable for Development's machine learning and artificial intelligence strategy, overseeing the expansion of the industry-leading Advanced Analytics organization to address the growing opportunity for value generation through the application of AI/ML, including large language models (LLMs), across Development.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of enterprise-wide data science leadership and strategic situational judgement in using both innovative and pragmatic approaches to creating measurable business value through the application of data science and AI/ML, as well as demonstrated motivation for and excellence in people leadership and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Aligns with Development and Enterprise Data Science Council leadership to define and implement an AI/ML strategy that accelerates its use and creates measurable value for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Develops others by identifying and mentoring high performers and building a culture of inclusion and collaboration throughout the organization.

  • Maintains a culture of rigorous data-driven decision making that rewards truth-seeking behavior.

  • Builds and develops an expert team of data scientists, AI/ML modelers and data engineers to support Gilead's data science needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related field.

  • 14+ years of progressive experience working in the development and application of data science and analytics to address specific business problems, with 5+ years of demonstrated team leadership responsibilities.

  • 5+ years hands-on experience developing machine learning/deep learning models to help business stakeholders make data-driven decisions.

  • Extensive experience leading data science or related strategies for highly complex business areas.

  • Demonstrated ability to create and fulfill a vision in a matrix environment and work collaboratively with executive-level internal stakeholders across different functions.

The salary range for this position is: $274,635.00 - $355,410.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package.

For additional benefits information, visit: Gilead Benefits.

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics.

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