Associate Director, AI Product Management

Associate Director, AI Product Management

United States - California - Foster City Process/Product Development & Operations Regular

Associate Director, AI Product Management

The Associate Director, AI Product Management is a key high‑visibility role on the product team within ARC (AI Research Center), Gilead’s Center of Excellence for AI. ARC is responsible for delivering impactful AI products across the Drug Development organization led by the Chief Medical Officer.

This role focuses on designing, delivering, and scaling AI‑driven products that empower clinical, operational, and enterprise success. The Associate Director of AI product management will oversee the product strategy and execution of one or more products in ARC’s portfolio, leveraging AI/ML technologies to deliver innovative, user‑centric solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building AI and digital products in healthcare and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences.

They’ll be comfortable with ambiguity, have high agency, and be result‑focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to and execute the product vision and roadmap for ARC’s AI initiative.
• Advocate for user‑centric design principles to ensure ARC’s products meet user needs and deliver exceptional value.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end development of one or more AI‑driven products, from ideation through launch, ensuring high quality and scalability.
• Drive innovation by leveraging advanced AI/ML technologies, including Generative AI (GenAI), and ensuring seamless integration into enterprise workflows.
• Translate business and operational needs into actionable product requirements, collaborating with data science, engineering, design, and architecture teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Partner with leadership and stakeholders to ensure ARC’s product portfolio aligns with organizational objectives and accelerates clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Ops Strategy, Dev Systems, Medical Affairs, and other support functions to ensure compliance and seamless adoption of ARC products.
• Act as the primary interface between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment across all functions.
• Engage with senior leaders across the Drug Development organization to drive support and alignment for ARC’s product initiatives.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption and integration of ARC products into clinical and operational workflows.
• Maintain regular feedback loops with stakeholders to refine and improve ARC’s product offerings continuously.
• Inspire and lead a cross‑functional team with influence to bring product vision to life.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate and 5+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Master’s and 8+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Bachelor’s and 10+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  
  Educational background in computer science, business, or science.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries, with knowledge of clinical or operational workflows.
• Extensive experience in building and scaling AI and digital/software products.
• Proven success leading cross‑functional teams in delivering innovative, user‑centric solutions in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML technologies, including Generative AI and analytics‑driven solutions.
• Proven ability to develop product strategies, manage roadmaps, and deliver products that align with user needs and organizational goals.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated success in managing stakeholder relationships and fostering cross‑functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to inspire and lead a cross‑functional team even without authority.
• Strong track record of driving innovation and creating measurable impact through strategic product development.
• Strong knowledge of AI governance and regulatory compliance standards in healthcare.
• Experience collaborating with academia, startups, or industry thought leaders.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Key Skills for Success

• Visionary Leadership:
  Ability to craft and articulate a compelling product vision that aligns with strategic organizational goals.
• User‑Centric Design:
  Commitment to designing intuitive, impactful products that solve real business and clinical challenges.
• Collaboration:
  
  Exceptional ability to foster alignment across diverse, cross‑functional teams.
• Execution Excellence:
  Proven ability to manage complex product life cycles and deliver results on time and within budget.
• Technical Fluency:
  Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and the ability to bridge technical and business domains effectively.