AI Data Science Lead – PDM & Tech Ops (Gilead & Kite)

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve 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 worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads 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 were 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 fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible together.

Job Description

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve tackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID19 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 worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of lifechanging scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions and were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. Join Gilead and help create possible together.

Role Overview

As part of Gileads enterprise AI strategy to accelerate the delivery of life-changing therapies we are seeking an AI Data Science Lead to drive AI/ML innovation across Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing (PDM) and Tech Ops (Technical Operations).

This role will develop deep expertise in PDM and Tech Ops processes Master Data Management and design AI-enabled solutions to improve speed quality and efficiency across the development lifecycle. You will partner with Product Owners Solution Architects and Delivery Leads to ensure scalable validated and compliant AI solutions. Manage PDM Master Data Management needs. Reporting to the Director Data & AI (PDM and Tech Ops) the successful candidate will manage portfolio tracking and metrics across PDM and Tech Ops AI/ML initiatives while serving as an authoritative PDM and Tech Ops domain and Master Data Management expert for Data & AI technical teams.

This position is based in Raleigh NC (hybrid-eligible).

• Design and execute prompt engineering strategies and conduct experimentation to optimize AI model performance

• Lead end-to-end AI/ML solutions across PDM and Tech Ops use cases. Lead process discovery across PDM and Tech Ops functions and translate business logic into technical specifications for AI solutions

• Serve as PDM and Tech Ops SME in AI model design feature engineering and solution architecture

• Support PDM and Tech Ops Master Data Management needs

• Document current-state workflows for Supply Chain Manufacturing Tech Development/PD quality CMC and design future-state AI-enabled processes and translate into AI-ready problem definitions; Drive process discovery and transformation opportunities

• Validate AI solutions against current-state workflows and regulatory requirements (including GxP controls)

• Contribute to the development of data solutions and provide post-implementation support including troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Manage portfolio-level tracking executive dashboards and metrics across all finance AI/ML use cases

• Mentor junior data scientists

• Bachelors or higher degree in statistics data science and/or computer science and 5 years of relevant experience

• Experience with prompt engineering LLM testing or AI model experimentation

• Good systems thinking ability seeing connections and patterns and able to visualize workflows and processes. Experience or education on process design preferred.

• Able to visually depict activity in a process flow and identify opportunities to optimize processes using automation and AI

• Curious and agile learner across multiple domains

• Strong problem definition and problem solving skills

• Able to multitask prioritize and manage projects

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Exposure to PDM and Tech Ops processes in a corporate environment a plus

• Knowledge of ERP and manufacturing systems

• Familiarity with GxP/GMP

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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