IT Associate Director – AI Solutions

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Job Description

Job Title

Associate Director, IT - AI Solutions

Location

Shanghai, China

Reporting Line

IT Director / Head of IT China

Matrix collaboration with Global IT, Data & Analytics

Position Overview

The Associate Director, IT - AI Solutions, is accountable for shaping and executing end-to-end AI solutions that support Gilead China’s business objectives, aligned with Gilead’s global digital, data, and AI strategies.

This role serves as the primary IT lead for AI solution delivery in China, working closely with business stakeholders and global teams to translate prioritized use cases into scalable, compliant, and value-driven AI capabilities. The Associate Director ensures solutions are delivered from ideation through production, while operating within Gilead’s global governance frameworks and China regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

AI Solution Strategy & Business Partnership

• Partner with China business leaders across Commercial, Medical, R&D, Market Access, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functions to identify and refine high-value AI use cases.
• Shape the China AI solutions roadmap in alignment with Gilead’s global AI and digital strategies.
• Translate business needs into clearly defined AI solution requirements, delivery plans, and success metrics.
• Act as a trusted IT advisor on AI capabilities, risks, and responsible adoption.

End-to-End AI Solution Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of approved AI solutions, including:
  • Use case definition and value assessment
  • Data readiness, integration, and quality management
  • Model development (e.g., machine learning, advanced analytics, generative AI)
  • System integration, deployment, and operationalization
  • Ongoing monitoring, optimization, and lifecycle management
• Ensure AI solutions are production-ready, scalable, secure, and well-integrated into business processes.
• Apply agile and product-oriented delivery practices to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes.

Architecture, Platforms & Data Enablement

• Ensure China AI solutions align with Gilead’s global reference architecture, platforms, and standards.
• Adapt global AI and data platforms to meet China’s business requirements, data residency, and regulatory constraints.
• Collaborate with data engineering, cloud, application, and security teams to ensure robust and reliable AI-ready infrastructure and data pipelines.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure AI solutions comply with Gilead global IT, data privacy, security, and AI governance frameworks.
• Operationalize responsible AI practices, including model validation, explainability, documentation, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable China regulations related to data protection, cybersecurity, and AI usage.
• Support audits, risk reviews, and internal governance processes related to AI solutions.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Evaluate, onboard, and manage external vendors and AI technology partners supporting China initiatives.
• Establish clear delivery governance, milestones, and performance metrics to ensure quality, value, and cost effectiveness.

People Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop a team of contractors focused on delivering AI and advanced analytics.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback to build sustainable local AI capabilities.
• Promote collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to global best practices within the China IT organization.

Global Collaboration

• Act as the primary China IT contact for AI solution delivery within global IT and data communities.
• Contribute China perspectives, use cases, and lessons learned to global forums.
• Support localization and adoption of global AI solutions within the China environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 5 years in AI, data, analytics, or advanced digital solutions.
• Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end AI or advanced analytics solutions in an enterprise environment.
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceuticals) strongly preferred.
• Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization.

Technical & Functional Competencies

• Solid understanding of:
  • AI, machine learning, analytics, and generative AI concepts
  • Data platforms, cloud services, and AI solution toolchains
  • Enterprise application integration and solution architecture
• Familiarity with AI delivery practices, including Agile, product-based delivery, and MLOps concepts.
• Strong awareness of data privacy, security, and compliance considerations.

Leadership & Communication Skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge business and technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate in a matrix environment.
• Structured, execution-oriented mindset with attention to quality and risk management.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and spoken).

吉利德正在寻找一位具有前瞻思维且以业务为导向的 IT 经理，AI 产品负责人，负责在组织内领导 AI 产品的探索、赋能和应用。该职位将作为业务团队、IT 团队以及外部 AI 生态合作伙伴之间的关键桥梁，帮助组织释放新兴 AI 技术的价值。

该职位并非深度技术工程岗位，而是聚焦于 AI 产品负责人职责、业务沟通与合作、创新探索以及用户赋能。成功候选人需要对新兴 AI 趋势和应用保持高度敏感，能够识别其与医药业务场景的相关性，启发利益相关方，并将机会转化为可执行的 AI 产品举措。

这是一个非常关键的岗位，将与本地和全球利益相关方合作，共同塑造吉利德中国的 AI 产品战略，加速 AI 采用，并培育负责任 AI 创新的文化。

AI解决方案战略与业务伙伴关系

• 与中国商业、医学、研发、市场准入、供应链、财务及其他职能的业务领导者合作，识别并优化高价值 AI 用例。
• 制定中国 AI 解决方案路线图，并与吉利德全球 AI 和数字化战略保持一致。
• 将业务需求转化为清晰定义的 AI 解决方案需求、交付计划和成功衡量指标。
• 作为值得信赖的 IT 顾问，就 AI 能力、风险和负责任应用提供建议。

端到端 AI解决方案交付

• 负责已批准 AI 解决方案的端到端生命周期，包括：
• 用例定义和价值评估
• 数据准备、集成和质量管理
• 模型开发（例如机器学习、高级分析、生成式 AI）
• 系统集成、部署和运营化
• 持续监测、优化和生命周期管理
• 确保 AI 解决方案达到生产就绪状态，具备可扩展性、安全性，并能良好集成到业务流程中。
• 应用敏捷和产品导向的交付实践，确保及时且高质量的交付成果。

架构、平台与数据赋能

• 确保中国 AI 解决方案与吉利德全球参考架构、平台和标准保持一致。
• 调整全球 AI 和数据平台，以满足中国的业务需求、数据本地化和监管约束。
• 与数据工程、云、应用和安全团队协作，确保稳健可靠、适用于 AI 的基础设施和数据管道。

治理、风险与合规

• 确保 AI 解决方案符合吉利德全球 IT、数据隐私、安全和 AI 治理框架。
• 将负责任 AI 实践运营化，包括模型验证、可解释性、文档记录和风险缓释。
• 确保符合中国适用的数据保护、网络安全和 AI 使用相关法规。
• 支持与 AI 解决方案相关的审计、风险审查和内部治理流程。

供应商与合作伙伴管理

• 评估、引入并管理支持中国项目的外部供应商和 AI 技术合作伙伴。
• 建立清晰的交付治理、里程碑和绩效指标，以确保质量、价值和成本效益。

人员领导与能力建设

• 领导并发展专注于 AI 和高级分析交付的承包商团队。
• 提供辅导、技术指导和绩效反馈，以建设可持续的本地 AI 能力。
• 在中国 IT 组织内促进协作、持续改进以及对全球最佳实践的遵循。

全球协作

• 作为全球 IT 和数据社区中 AI 解决方案交付相关事项的中国 IT 主要联系人。
• 向全球论坛贡献中国视角、用例和经验总结。
• 支持全球 AI 解决方案在中国环境中的本地化和采用。

资质与经验

教育背景：

计算机科学、数据科学、工程、信息系统或相关领域的学士或硕士学位。

专业经验：

• 10 年以上持续递进的 IT 工作经验，其中至少 5 年涉及 AI、数据、分析或高级数字化解决方案。
• 具备在企业环境中交付端到端 AI 或高级分析解决方案的实践经验。
• 具备在全球化、矩阵式组织中工作的经验。

技术与职能能力

• 扎实理解以下领域：
• AI、机器学习、分析和生成式 AI 概念
• 数据平台、云服务和 AI 解决方案工具链
• 企业应用集成和解决方案架构
• 熟悉 AI 交付实践，包括敏捷、产品化交付和 MLOps 概念。
• 对数据隐私、安全和合规考量具备较强意识。

领导力与沟通能力

• 具备出色的利益相关方管理能力，能够连接业务团队和技术团队。
• 具备在矩阵环境中施加影响并开展协作的能力。
• 具备结构化、注重执行的思维方式，并关注质量和风险管理。
• 中英文书面和口头沟通流利。

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