Director, Global Compliance Systems and AI Enablement
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
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.
The Director, Global Compliance Systems and AI Enablement will lead the strategy, development, and execution of advanced technology solutions, particularly AI-driven tools, that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of the company’s ethics and compliance program. This leader will partner closely with colleagues across legal and compliance, and cross-functional stakeholders, to identify opportunities, shape priorities, and deliver innovative, responsible, and scalable systems, including human-in-the-loop agentic AI workflows and Copilot Studio-based agentic applications. The ideal candidate combines deep technical fluency, strong program and product leadership, and the ability to inspire organization-wide engagement around the innovative and responsible use of AI in compliance operations. The role reports to the Vice President, Global Compliance Operations.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Define and drive the strategic roadmap for AI and automation in support of core ethics and compliance activities.
+ Lead the creation, roll-out, and continuous improvement of AI-enabled tools, including:
+ Copilot Studio agents
+ Human-in-the-loop agentic AI workflows
+ Automated content generation, risk detection, and operational dashboards
+ Efficiency-enhancing capabilities that support compliance work globally
+ Partner with Global Compliance Operations and Office of Ethics and Compliance leadership subject matter experts to translate business and compliance needs into system requirements, prototypes, and production-ready solutions
+ Ensure tools are designed with robust governance, transparency, and auditability
+ Evaluate emerging technologies and within responsible-use frameworks identify opportunities to deliver measurable impact on organizational risk, ethical culture, and employee engagement.
+ Oversee the lifecycle management of ethics and compliance systems and platforms, ensuring integration, data quality, usability, and sustainability
+ Implement structured feedback loops to identify enhancements, optimize workflows, and drive adoption
+ Maintain strong cross-functional interfaces across colleagues across the business, the Office of Ethics and Compliance, Legal, IT, HR, and other key stakeholders.
+ Build awareness, understanding, and confidence in the use of AI across the global ethics and compliance community and business partners
+ Lead effective change management programs, including communications, training, demonstrations, and adoption metrics
+ Act as a key spokesperson and educator on the role of AI in compliance, cultivating a culture of curiosity and innovation
+ Act as a strategic advisor, thought leader, and spokesperson on matters relating to the use of AI in compliance-related systems and platforms
+ Coach and influence team members to build digital and AI fluency
+ Drive alignment across regional and functional teams on technology priorities and shared standards
+ Stay current on developments and industry trends on the innovative use of AI and technology
+ Champion inclusion in all aspects of systems and AI enablement
+ Oversee budget, resource allocation, and financial planning for the Systems and AI Enablement function, including investments in AI technologies.
+ Represent the company in external forums, regulatory meetings, and industry groups, building strategic partnerships and advocating for best practices.
+ Drive change management initiatives to support adoption of new AI-enabled practices and processes.
**Minimum Education & Experience:**
12 years of relevant compliance experience with a bachelor's degree in related field or 10 years of experience with a master's degree.
**People Leader Accountabilities:**
•Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the
way they manage their teams.
•Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current
performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and
realize their purpose.
•Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding
them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
The salary range for this position is:
Bay Area: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00.
Raleigh: - .
Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
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