Senior Manager, IT Data Engineering

Gilead Sciences

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Work type
Remote
Location
Raleigh, NC
Salary
$146,200–$189,200 / yr
Posted
25 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 26, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $186k
This role $168k
$136k most similar roles pay here $235k

This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $147,775–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 22 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $169,320–$219,120 across 21 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, IT Data Engineering

Sr Manager, IT Data Engineering serves as a technical leader within the IT Data & AI Center of Excellence to drive data, analytics, and AI capabilities for G&A business functions like Finance and Procurement. The role involves designing scalable cloud architectures, developing ELT pipelines, and managing data models while ensuring robust governance and security compliance in a healthcare environment. Key responsibilities include implementing automated workflows and integrating emerging technologies into the data platform. The required technical stack includes Python, SQL, Databricks, Apache Airflow, AWS services like S3 and Glue, and Docker for containerization. Candidates should also possess experience with CI/CD pipelines, Tableau, and AI tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cortex AI. This position addresses complex data integration and infrastructure challenges to support enterprise operations and advanced analytics.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement scalable, secure data solutions across AWS and Databricks environments.
  • Develop and maintain ELT pipelines using Apache Airflow and other cloud services.
  • Implement AI-powered automation to improve data workflows and operational efficiency.
  • Manage data models, schema designs, and integration processes across various source systems.
  • Serve as a technical subject matter expert to provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain robust data governance, security, and compliance frameworks for healthcare requirements.
  • Monitor data quality through established metrics, service-level agreements, and automated testing.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3–6+ years of experience in Data Engineering with a track record of designing and deploying data pipeline solutions at scale.
  • At least 2+ years of experience building complex data science, AI/ML, or large-scale analytics solutions.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL; familiarity with TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, or Rust.
  • Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD pipelines, and modern software engineering best practices.
  • Hands-on experience building and operating data and AI platforms on AWS, including S3, Glue, Lambda, IAM, Bedrock, and Databricks Unity Catalog.
  • Proficiency with Databricks (Spark), Apache Airflow, Tableau, and other business intelligence tools.
  • Experience with AI coding tools, LLM-serving platforms, prompt engineering, and healthcare regulatory compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, 21 CFR Part 11).

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