Assoc Director, AI Product Management

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

About The Position

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 fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description Associate Director, AI Product Management The Associate Director, AI Product Management is a key high visibility role on the product team within ARC (AI Research Center), Gilead’s Center of Excellence for AI. ARC is responsible for delivering impactful AI products across Drug Development organization led by the Chief Medical Officer. This role focuses on designing, delivering, and scaling AI-driven products that empower clinical, operational, and enterprise success. The Associate Director of AI product management will oversee the product strategy and execution of one or more products in ARC’s portfolio, leveraging AI/ML technologies to deliver innovative, user-centric solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building AI and digital products in healthcare domain and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. They’ll have strong domain experience / clinical background. They’ll be comfortable with ambiguity, have high agency, and be result focused.

Requirements

Doctorate and 5+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s and 8+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s and 10+ years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Education and Experience: ● Educational background in computer science, business, or science.
Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries, with knowledge of clinical or operational workflows.
Extensive experience in building and scaling AI and digital/software products.
Proven success leading cross-functional teams in delivering innovative, user-centric solutions in complex environments.
AI Product Expertise: ● Strong knowledge of AI/ML technologies, including Generative AI and analytics-driven solutions.
Proven ability to develop product strategies, manage roadmaps, and deliver products that align with user needs and organizational goals.
Communication And Collaboration: ● Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated success in managing stakeholder relationships and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Leadership And Strategy: ● Proven ability to inspire and lead a cross functional team even without authority ● Strong track record of driving innovation and creating measurable impact through strategic product development.
Technical Skills: ● Tools: Jira, Confluence, Figma, Tableau (or equivalent product management platforms).
AI/ML Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs.
Infrastructure: Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), Kubernetes, Docker.
Other: ● Strong knowledge of AI governance and regulatory compliance standards in healthcare.
Experience collaborating with academia, startups, or industry thought leaders.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
KEY SKILLS FOR SUCCESS ● Visionary Leadership: Ability to craft and articulate a compelling product vision that aligns with strategic organizational goals.
User-Centric Design: Commitment to designing intuitive, impactful products that solve real business and clinical challenges.
Collaboration: Exceptional ability to foster alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams.
Execution Excellence: Proven ability to manage complex product lifecycles and deliver results on time and within budget.
Technical Fluency: Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and the ability to bridge technical and business domains effectively.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: ● Contribute to and execute the product vision and roadmap for ARC’s AI initiative.
Advocate for user-centric design principles to ensure ARC’s products meet user needs and deliver exceptional value.
Product Development and Delivery: ● Oversee the end-to-end development of one or more AI-driven products, from ideation through launch, ensuring high quality and scalability.
Drive innovation by leveraging advanced AI/ML technologies, including Generative AI (GenAI), and ensuring seamless integration into enterprise workflows.
Translate business and operational needs into actionable product requirements, collaborating with data science, engineering, design, and architecture teams to deliver impactful solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: ● Partner with leadership and stakeholders to ensure ARC’s product portfolio aligns with organizational objectives and accelerates clinical outcomes.
Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Ops Strategy, Dev Systems, Medical Affairs, and other support functions (e.g., Finance, Legal, HR) to ensure compliance and seamless adoption of ARC products.
Act as the primary interface between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment across all functions.
Stakeholder Engagement And Change Leadership: ● Engage with senior leaders across the Drug Development organization to drive support and alignment for ARC’s product initiatives.
Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption and integration of ARC products into clinical and operational workflows.
Maintain regular feedback loops with stakeholders to refine and improve ARC’s product offerings continuously.
Cross functional Leadership: ● Inspire and lead a cross functional team with influence to bring product vision to life

Benefits

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

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