Associate Director, Research AI Delivery Lead - Raleigh

Gilead Sciences

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Raleigh, US · Remote Posted 16 days ago $168,980–$218,680 / year
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At a glance

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TL;DR

As an Associate Director of Research AI Delivery Lead at Gilead, you will oversee the technical development and delivery of AI/ML solutions for the Research organization, bridging business needs with technical execution. Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing hybrid teams to develop scalable solutions using Databricks, AWS, and Gilead’s enterprise platforms, ensuring integration with existing data infrastructure, and maintaining technical documentation. You will apply a product-centric approach, manage sprint planning, and track delivery metrics for cost reduction and process automation. The role requires hands-on experience in AI/ML architectures, data engineering, and solution architecture, along with expertise in leading multi-disciplinary teams in Agile environments. This position is integral to Gilead’s enterprise AI strategy aimed at accelerating life-changing therapies through advanced analytics methodologies.

Skills

AWS Databricks CI/CD Kubernetes Terraform Python PostgreSQL Git Jira Confluence Prometheus Grafana Snowflake Apache Spark MLOps

What you'll do

  • Own end-to-end delivery of AI use case solutions from ideation through production.
  • Oversee development of scalable AI solutions using Databricks and AWS platforms.
  • Lead hybrid technical teams to facilitate problem-solving across research domains.
  • Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and release schedules continuously.
  • Ensure integration with existing data infrastructure for common research patterns.
  • Shape technical standards for research data models, storage, and automation workflows.
  • Track delivery metrics including cost reduction targets and process automation rates.

What we're looking for

  • At least 10 years of experience in AI/ML or advanced analytics delivery
  • Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary technical teams
  • Hands-on expertise as a data engineer, solution architect, or data scientist
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML architectures and enterprise data platforms
  • Experience with Databricks, AWS, and other cloud-based solutions
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and team management
  • Track record in delivering scalable and compliant technical solutions

Market check

Salary context

This $168,980–$218,680 range sits above 22% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$190,300–$262,400

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$195,325–$249,671

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 14 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $168,980–$218,680 across 14 roles with salary data.

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