Director, AI Systems Quality & Governance, RD

Requirements:

• We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Please see the following qualifications and skills we seek for this role.
• U.S. Education & Experience
• BA/BS in computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, life sciences, or related discipline and 12+ years of relevant experience OR
• MA/MS in computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, life sciences, or related discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience OR
• PhD in computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, life sciences, or related discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience
• Significant experience in AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, digital products, data governance, technology risk, controls, or related fields.
• Experience implementing, evaluating, or governing AI-enabled solutions in a complex enterprise environment.
• Understanding of how AI models are developed, tested, deployed, monitored, changed, and retired.
• Experience evaluating model performance, data quality, drift, human oversight, vendors, and operational controls.
• Ability to translate technical risks into clear, implementable, and testable requirements.
• Strong documentation, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Willingness to develop deeper expertise in GxP regulations, Quality systems, validation, data integrity, and inspection readiness.
• U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, medical device, financial services, or another regulated industry.
• Familiarity with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Safety, Clinical Data Management, Medical Affairs, or related R&D processes.
• Experience developing AI governance frameworks, lifecycle standards, model-risk frameworks, or control requirements.
• Experience evaluating AI vendors, platforms, and embedded AI capabilities.
• Familiarity with responsible AI, data lineage, model documentation, internal controls, validation, or risk-based assurance.
• Product-management or product-owner experience.
• Advanced degree in technical, scientific, data, or business discipline.
• HOW YOU WILL KNOW YOU ARE A GOOD FIT
• You may be a good fit for this role if:
• You understand risk and controls and can determine whether they work in practice.
• You ask questions that expose assumptions, limitations, and potential failure points.
• You document requirements, decisions, risks, and evidence clearly.
• You can evaluate a technical solution without needing to be the person who built it.
• You can assess vendor claims and identify where additional evidence is needed.
• You balance attention to detail with an end-to-end, systems-level perspective.
• You are willing to learn from colleagues with deeper GxP and traditional Quality expertise.
• You believe quality should be built into AI solutions by design.
• You can help ensure that AI-enabled solutions are reliable, controlled, and inspection ready.
• People Leader Accountabilities:
• 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.
• The salary range for this position is: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00. 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.
• Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.
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