Sr Director, Data Scientist

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We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Technical Development Strategy and Operations team as Senior Director of Data & Digital Team
. The successful candidate will lead the digital strategy, implementation roadmap, and cross-functional coordination to transform processes through innovative digital solutions. Candidate will also lead the team that supports existing in silico tools, will oversee implementation of emerging technologies (including AI), and champion data-driven, digitally empowered ways of working. The Head of The Data & Digital team will report to the Executive Director of Technical Development Strategy and Operations and partner closely with Technical Development leadership, IT, Manufacturing, CMC Regulatory and the broader Gilead digital ecosystem.

• Continuously refine a Technical Development Digital Enablement roadmap aligned to organizational priorities and enterprise platforms.
• Translate Technical Development-specific digital needs into business cases for enterprise-level investments.
• Lead the business case development and ROI analysis for new digital investments, effectively communicating trade-offs between speed, cost, and scope to leadership.

• In partnership with IT, identify, evaluate, and create strategic partnerships with established and emerging technology providers to bring cutting-edge solutions and expertise into the organization.
• In partnership with key stakeholders, drive digital pilots and implementations.
• Foster relationships with internal partners (e.g., IT, CMC RA) and external vendors.

• Articulate a compelling vision for digital transformation within Technical Development.
• Leverage data science AI models to transform the ways of working and accelerate development.
• Drive strategic data-centric solutions to enable drug development.
• Scan the digital landscape for emerging tools applicable to small molecule and biologics development.
• Lead change management, including upskilling, communication planning, and user adoption.
• Partner with broader Technical Development community to identify areas where digital can remove friction or enable leapfrog innovation.

• Serve as a bridge between Technical Development and PDM digital governance groups. Represent Technical Development in PDM digital steering committees and structured content working groups.
• Align efforts with data governance, structured data initiatives, and broader PDM digital programs.

• Create a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists.

• BA/BS and 14+ years of relevant experience; OR
• MA/MS or PhD/Pharm
  
  D and 12+ years of relevant experience.

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