Define and execute a cohesive AI and digital roadmap aligned with Kite’s and Tech Ops’ strategic objectives.
Drive adoption of scalable AI solutions across the value chain to enhance productivity, insight generation, and decision-making.
Partner with IT and business stakeholders to capture desired outcomes, define use cases, and ensure robust data management practices for integrity and compliance.
Champion platform approaches for data science, infrastructure, and visualization.
Orchestrate prioritization across initiatives to achieve measurable outcomes.
Define KPIs for AI adoption and digital maturity; track and report progress to senior leadership.
Represent Technical Operations on the Kite Data Science Council to support enterprise capability buildout.
Facilitate workshops and sessions to integrate disparate strategies into cohesive roadmaps.
Build relationships and lead by influence across Gilead and Kite organizations.
Stay informed on emerging technologies and translate insights into actionable strategies.
Author future-focused roadmaps that enable scalability and competitive advantage.
Lead and support transformation initiatives through their lifecycle.

Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years' Experience OR Masters' Degree and Ten Years' Experience OR PhD and Eight Years' Experience
Experience in biopharma product commercialization and lifecycle management.
Proven experience leading digital transformation initiatives in a regulated environment.
Expertise in AI/ML platforms, data architecture, and advanced analytics tools.
Robust analytical capabilities and experience supporting high-impact analyses.
Strong strategic and business analysis skills with the ability to evaluate risks and opportunities.
Proven leadership in managing multiple projects and workshops of varying scope; excellent facilitation and project management skills.
Track record of influencing and collaborating across enterprise functions to deliver measurable outcomes.
Excellent facilitation and project management skills; ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Expertise in change management.
Robust analytical capabilities and experience supporting high-impact analyses.

company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*
discretionary annual bonus
discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
paid time off

Director, Digital Transformation, AI Strategy – Technical Operations

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