Manager, IT Data, ML & AI Engineering

As part of our enterprise AI strategy to speed life-changing therapies to patients, we are seeking an AI/ML Data Scientist to intersect US Commercial operations and AI transformation. This position will build deep understanding of finance processes and data and consult on tailored AI-enabled solutions for business needs. You will partner with Product Owners, Solution Architects and Technical Delivery Leads to ensure solutions are accurate, optimized and deliver measurable impact through rigorous testing and experimentation. Reporting to the Director, Data & AI (US Commercial), the successful candidate will manage portfolio tracking and metrics across Commercial AI/ML initiatives while serving as an authoritative finance domain expert for Data & AI technical teams., * Design and execute prompt engineering strategies and conduct experimentation to optimize AI model performance

• Lead process discovery across finance functions and translate business logic into technical specifications for AI solutions

• Serve as finance SME in AI model design, feature engineering, and solution architecture

• Document current-state workflows and design future-state AI-enabled processes

• Validate AI solutions against current-state workflows and regulatory requirements (including SOX, controls)

• Contribute to the development of data solutions and provide post-implementation support including troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Manage portfolio-level tracking, executive dashboards, and metrics across all finance AI/ML use cases

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in statistics, data science and/or computer science and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with prompt engineering, LLM testing, or AI model experimentation
• Exposure to finance activities processes in a corporate environment a plus
• Good systems thinking ability - seeing connections and patterns and able to visualize workflows and processes. Experience or education on process design preferred.
• Able to visually depict activity in a process flow and identify opportunities to optimize processes using automation and AI
• Curious and agile learner across multiple domains
• Strong problem definition and problem solving skills
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills

The salary range for this position is: $126,565.00 - $163,790.00. 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*.

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., 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. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.