AI & Advanced Analytics Strategy, Solutions, and Governance
Define and execute an AI‑enabled analytics strategy aligned to GPO priorities and transformation goals
Own the end‑to‑end roadmap for predictive, prescriptive, and agentic analytics, including automation and decision intelligence
Identify, prioritize, and scale high‑impact AI use cases that deliver measurable business value
Lead the development and deployment of AI‑enabled analytics solutions, including:
Predictive forecasting, optimization models, and intelligent recommendations
Decision support embedded directly into buying and sourcing workflows
Automation and AI agents that proactively guide or execute actions
Ensure AI solutions comply with data privacy, security, regulatory, procurement policy, and Responsible AI standards
Partner with Data Governance, IT, Legal, and Compliance to:
Manage AI model lifecycle, validation, and ongoing oversight
Ensure transparency, auditability, and explainability
Apply consistent policy controls across AI‑enabled workflows
Insight Translation & Business Impact
Translate AI outputs into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leaders
Drive adoption by embedding AI enabled insights directly into decision workflows, not standalone reports
Measure and communicate business impact, including efficiency gains, savings, risk reduction, and improved compliance outcomes
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Lead and develop a high performing team focused on AI, advanced analytics, and automation
Build organizational fluency in AI enabled, policy aware decision making
Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within Procurement
Build strong relationships with, and act as a strategic partner for leadership and operational teams to manage overall execution of one or more programs and projects to meet goals and targeted results, applying leading change, risk and resource management practices.
Advance general departmental project management and change leadership & management discipline - including activity timelines, resource management, budgeting, and reporting.
Responsible for guiding stakeholder mapping, change readiness and impact assessment, in coordination with key P&L owners and Procurement Leadership Team.
Responsible for growing business partnerships and influencing senior management across the broader Company.
Responsible for continuous improvements to performance metrics, programs/processes, and innovations to achieve higher levels of business impact.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years' Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Ten Years' Experience
PhD and Eight Years' Experience
Exceptional track record of applying procurement principles, concepts, best practices, and standards along with an in-depth knowledge of industry practices required.
A track record of success leading and participating in cross functional reengineering or process improvement efforts; including experience creating process diagrams, analyzing workflows, developing standard operating procedures, and reengineering business processes.
Superior communication, presentation and change leadership & ma
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.
We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world's most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a Sourcing Director, AI Enabled Data & Solution Excellence, at Gilead you will...
Gilead Sciences · - California - Foster City