Job DescriptionAssociated Director Data & AI Delivery Lead - Clinical DevelopmentAs part of the enterprise AI strategy, the Data & AI Delivery Lead for Clinical Development drives end-to-end technical delivery of AI/ML solutions supporting clinical operations, data management, safety, and regulatory domains. This role bridges business needs with technical execution and ensures delivery of scalable, high-quality AI solutions.
You will drive technical excellence in our tailored AI solutions through hands-on architecture decisions, code quality standards and advanced analytics methodologies, delivering measurable impact to clinical development users from concept to scaled release.
This position will report to the Data/AI, Clinical Development Lead and is based in Raleigh, NC (hybrid-eligible).
Key Responsibilities- Own end-to-end delivery including timeline and technical quality of Clinical Development AI use case solutions from ideation through production
- Apply product-centric approach with clear ownership, roadmaps, and user adoption metrics
- Manage Agile delivery including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and releases
- Oversee the development of scalable solutions using Databricks, AWS, and Gilead 's Data & AI enterprise platforms
- Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritization and release schedules, extending into continuous improvement as both needs and the solution landscape evolves
- Lead hybrid technical delivery teams, drawing on technical experts within and beyond the team
- Facilitate technical problem solving across clinical development domains
- Shape technical standards for research data models, storage and automation workflows
- Maintain technical documentation and runbooks for Clinical Development data pipelines and agents; Serve as escalation point for technical risks and delivery blockers
- Ensure integration with enterprise data platforms and reusable components
- Define and enforce technical standards for AI/ML and data pipelines
- Maintain documentation and operational runbooks
- Monitor product performance & drive continuous improvement towards quantifiable targets; Track delivery, performance, and adoption metrics
- Manage vendor relationships and co-sourced delivery teams
- Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements (GxP)
Key Skills & Experience- Bachelor's degree with 10+ years or Master's with 8+ years relevant experience
- Experience leading AI/ML delivery programs in Agile environments
- Hands-on experience in data engineering, data science, or architecture
- Strong understanding of AI/ML architectures and cloud platforms
- Experience in clinical development (trial ops, data management, safety) preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Product-centric mindset with focus on value realization
Optional Differentiators- Experience in clinical AI/ML use cases
- Experience in GxP regulated environments
- Exposure to generative AI applications
- Familiarity with clinical systems such as EDC and regulatory platforms
The salary range for this position is: $168,980.00 - $218,680.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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