Sr Director, Applied AI Engineering at Gilead Sciences

Foster City, California, United States

Gilead Sciences Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field
  • 14+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
  • Proven track record of deploying AI systems at scale in high-stakes domains (e.g., life sciences, healthcare, finance)
  • Expertise in deep learning and large language models (e.g., transformers, RAG, distillation)
  • Proficiency in frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Strong engineering foundation (data structures, architecture, testing, CI/CD)
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across science, engineering, and operations

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and maintain machine learning and generative AI systems that address real-world challenges in drug development (e.g., trial optimization, regulatory authoring, medical review automation)
  • Translate cutting-edge research into practical tools that impact the business
  • Partner with AIx and DPMx to define, build, and integrate AI-powered solutions into key processes
  • Engage with IT and DevSys to ensure secure, scalable infrastructure and seamless handoffs from prototyping to production
  • Architect and optimize AI/ML pipelines across model training, inference, and monitoring
  • Define engineering best practices for LLMOps and applied AI across therapeutic areas
  • Build and lead a team of applied AI engineers
  • Foster a culture of ownership, speed, and continuous learning
  • Mentor AI engineers, and champion strong coding, testing, and documentation standards
  • Track usage, performance, and business impact of deployed AI systems
  • Partner with domain experts to calibrate model outputs and continuously improve system behavior

Skills

Generative AI
LLMs
Autonomous Agents
AI Engineering
Machine Learning
Advanced Analytics
Clinical Data Science

Gilead Sciences

Develops and commercializes biopharmaceuticals

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines for various medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular issues. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new therapies, which are then marketed to healthcare providers, hospitals, and pharmacies after receiving regulatory approval. Gilead differentiates itself from competitors through its strong commitment to R&D and strategic partnerships, such as with SAP Ariba, to enhance its operations and product offerings. The company's goal is to improve health equity and access to care globally, working with communities to ensure that its medicines reach those in need.

Foster City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1987Year Founded
$15,873.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid family time off and paid parental time off
Generous 401(k) contribution matching
Comprehensive medical plans that cover both physical and mental healthcare
Global Wellbeing Reimbursement
Time Off
Global Volunteer Day
Giving Together Program
Employee Support Programs
Flexible Work Options

Risks

Increased competition in HIV treatment from ViiV Healthcare's expanding drug portfolio.
Regulatory scrutiny over drug pricing could impact Gilead's U.S. market operations.
Patent expirations, like Truvada's, lead to increased generic competition and revenue loss.

Differentiation

Gilead's lenacapavir is recognized as the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year for HIV care.
Partnerships with LEO Pharma and Tubulis enhance Gilead's focus on inflammatory and cancer therapies.
Gilead's commitment to health equity initiatives like COMPASS and HepConnect sets it apart.

Upsides

Gilead's strategic partnerships expand its reach in inflammatory and oncology drug markets.
Investment in digital health technologies enhances Gilead's R&D and patient engagement.
Focus on sustainability improves Gilead's operational efficiency and corporate reputation.

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