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Associate Director, Data Management, MDM Governance & AI Enablement

Foster City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026

💰 $253,220/yr($195,670/yr – $253,220/yr)

About the role

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

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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 an Associate Director, Data Management, MDM Governance & AI Enablement at Gilead, you will join the US Commercial Data Strategy and Governance team in a unique opportunity for an experienced data management professional who combines strong business ownership of Master Data Management (MDM), data governance, and operational excellence with hands-on experience implementing or enabling AI-driven solutions within business environments.

While expertise in data management, governance, and MDM is important, our priority is identifying a candidate who has successfully participated in, led, or supported AI initiatives and can bring practical AI knowledge into our organization. We are looking for someone who can help accelerate our AI journey and introduce innovative approaches to commercial data management and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

MDM Business Ownership

Serve as the primary business owner for Master Data Management (MDM) capabilities and processes.
Manage and prioritize the MDM backlog, roadmap, enhancements, and business requirements.
Partner closely with IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and adoption of MDM solutions.
Drive data quality improvements, issue resolution, and continuous process optimization.
Establish and maintain governance frameworks that support scalable and sustainable data management practices.

Data Management Leadership

Lead business-facing data management activities across commercial data domains for one BU.
Ensure data integrity, consistency, accessibility, and usability across key business processes.
Support operational inquiries, issue management, and stakeholder engagement related to data management activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data standards, processes, and controls.
Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on data-related decisions and best practices.

Data Governance & Operational Excellence

Develop and maintain data governance processes, policies, standards, and operating procedures.
Facilitate governance forums, stakeholder reviews, and decision-making processes.
Define and monitor KPIs, service metrics, and operational performance indicators.
Drive process standardization, documentation, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and data stewardship across the organization.

AI Enablement & Digital Transformation