AI Data Science Lead, PDM & Tech Ops

Gilead Sciences

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Raleigh, NC
Salary
$146,200–$189,200 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
49 days ago
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About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a leading American biopharmaceutical company specializing in discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines for unmet medical needs.

Gilead Sciences currently has 37 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $168,980–$218,680 across 28 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AI Data Science Lead, PDM & Tech Ops

The AI Data Science Lead – PDM & Tech Ops (Gilead & Kite) joins the Data & AI team to drive AI/ML innovation across Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing and Technical Operations. This role involves designing and executing prompt engineering strategies, conducting model experimentation, and leading end-to-end AI/ML solutions. The successful candidate will translate business logic into technical specifications, manage PDM Master Data Management needs, and document workflows for Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality. Key responsibilities include validating solutions against GxP regulatory requirements, managing portfolio metrics, and mentoring junior data scientists. Required skills include experience with LLM testing, systems thinking, and process design. The role addresses the technical challenge of accelerating therapy delivery by optimizing the development lifecycle through automated, compliant, and scalable AI-enabled processes.

What you'll do

  • Design and execute prompt engineering strategies and conduct experimentation to optimize AI model performance.
  • Lead end-to-end AI/ML solutions across Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing and Tech Ops use cases.
  • Translate business logic into technical specifications for AI solutions through process discovery.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for PDM and Tech Ops in AI model design and feature engineering.
  • Manage PDM Master Data Management needs and support data solutions.
  • Document current-state workflows and design future-state AI-enabled processes for supply chain and manufacturing.
  • Validate AI solutions against regulatory requirements including GxP and internal controls.
  • Manage portfolio-level tracking, executive dashboards, and metrics across AI/ML use cases.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in statistics, data science, and/or computer science.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with prompt engineering, LLM testing, or AI model experimentation.
  • Experience or education on process design (preferred).
  • Exposure to PDM and Tech Ops processes in a corporate environment (a plus).
  • Knowledge of ERP and manufacturing systems.
  • Familiarity with GxP/GMP.
  • Strong systems thinking ability to visualize workflows and identify optimization opportunities.

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