Associate Director, Generative AI

Gilead Sciences • Parsippany, NJ

19h

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 At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As Associate Director, Generative AI, at Gilead you will report to the Senior Director, Data Science – AI & Optimization. Based in either Parsippany, NJ or Foster City, CA, you will be the business product owner owning the feature roadmap, will work on rapid prototyping including POCs and pilots, and partner with IT to build, scale and deploy AI and Gen AI solutions across commercial functions. This role is pivotal in leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to drive impact in commercial functions such as marketing, sales, and strategy across G9 countries while ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act) and ethical standards. You will implement the SOPs of responsible AI governance framework defined by enterprise teams, including IT. You will also foster cross-functional collaboration to maximize business value and mitigate risk in a rapidly evolving landscape. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Gen AI product development, AI governance, and data science methodologies, preferably within the pharmaceutical commercial domain. You will coordinate across internal stakeholders (e.g., Enterprise Data Science Council, affiliates, functional teams) and external partners (e.g., academia, vendors) and will be responsible for articulating the business value of AI initiatives through compelling proposals and assessments as part of a cross-functional team. This is an individual contributor role, supported by a team of offshore data scientists. Occasional travel to global Gilead locations may be required.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical data sources (e.g., Symphony Health, IMS, etc.) is required
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry and experience forecasting similar products or therapeutic areas is highly desired
• Balances exceptional technical expertise with strong strategic thinking and practical business orientation
• Able to distill complex information to essential knowledge, and persuasively present to all levels of management
• Able to assume full responsibility for accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of deliverables completed through own efforts or those of subordinate employees, i.e., both leader and hands-on contributor
• A firm grasp of complex forecasting & modeling techniques that support various types of strategic analytics (e.g., forecasting, business analytics, sales incentive modeling, etc.) is preferred. Candidates with strong analytical capabilities without forecasting experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to recognize and interpret business issues/opportunities and recommend solutions persuasively supported with rigorous analysis
• Experience in a pharmaceutical environment is desirable, as is a solid understanding of principles relating to the area of functional specialization
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to lead, interact with, focus, resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of cultures, and disciplines is required
• Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate, and influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive management
• Strong knowledge of the roles of other functions (Finance, Market Research, Marketing, Managed Care, etc.)
• Must have a proven ability to sustain a high energy level over time
• Advanced knowledge of global Sales and Marketing organizations and pharmaceutical data sources (e.g., IMS, Symphony Health) is required
• Experience in Oncology is highly desirable
• 10+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, engineering, or related fields
• 5+ years of relevant experience in sales/marketing analysis, statistical analysis, or financial forecasting in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years' Experience OR Masters' Degree and Eight Years' Experience OR PhD and Five Years' Experience
• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the revenue forecast and brand analytics for Cardiopulmonary and Oncology Franchises for all products inline and launching in the 0-4 year window
• Partner with the Finance team to lead key business processes in support of the Operating Reviews and Budgeting processes
• Regularly communicate with Senior Executives and strategic partners to report analytical findings or projections on forecasting, inventory management, and key performance metrics/diagnostics.
• Design and implement processes to both support decision-making process as it relates to key strategies and increase the overall effectiveness across the Commercial, Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing functions. Examples include: Revenue forecasts in support of Strategic Planning, Finance, Incentive Compensation, Manufacturing and Investor Relations National-level performance reporting and diagnostics, including reconciliation with forecasts Patient-level dynamics Market and competitor assessments Marketing mix assessment and optimization Pricing, contracting, patient assistance & co-pay support strategy Promotional program ROI assessment E-marketing analytics
• Collaborate with key business partners to develop short- and medium-term forecasts integrating key market dynamics and cross-functional expertise
• Responsible for developing robust forecasting models and identifying the causes of variance in monthly forecasts
• Support the development of sales and marketing initiatives and evaluation of program potential
• Manage ongoing business relationships with data vendors, consultants and selected partners
• Strong communicator that is able to provide guidance to Brand Leads on defining assumptions, monitoring key performance indicators and recommending changes to achieve brand and/or sales goals
• Define the appropriate methods, techniques, evaluation criteria, and quality assurance protocols for National Analytics & Forecasting
• Develops and implements customized tools to innovate and/or streamline forecasting processes to match needs and market specific dynamics
• Ability to assume full responsibility for accuracy and reliability of complex analyses, including forecasts and ROI analyses

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level