Director, ai systems quality & governance, r&d

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 a Director, AI Systems Quality & Governance, R&D and Gilead, you will establish and operationalize the quality framework for artificial intelligence across Research & Development.

Reporting to the Senior Director of eSystems Quality for R&D, this role will define how AI-enabled solutions are assessed, developed, tested, implemented, monitored, changed, and retired within a regulated environment. The Director will ensure that quality, data integrity, risk management, and appropriate controls are built into AI solutions by design. This individual will also establish the documentation, testing, traceability, and ongoing monitoring needed to demonstrate that AI solutions remain fit for intended use and inspection ready throughout their lifecycle.

Extensive experience within a Quality organization is not required. We are seeking someone with strong experience in AI, data, digital products, technology risk, or controls who is willing to develop a deeper understanding of GxP regulations and apply guidance from colleagues with expertise in Quality, validation, data integrity, and regulated R&D processes.

This is an onsite position that operates within our G.Flex policy (hybrid, on site Tuesday-Thursday).

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Establish the AI Development Lifecycle
• Define AI Risk and Control Requirements
• Establish Data Quality Requirements
• Define AI Testing and Assurance Strategies
• Establish Monitoring and Periodic Review
• Evaluate AI Models, Platforms, and Vendors
• Ensure Inspection Readiness
• Build AI Quality Capabilities
• Provide Direction for the R&D Quality Intelligence Platform

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.

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.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account.

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

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