Director, Research Systems

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. The Director, Research Systems provides **strategic, operational, and hands‑on technical leadership** for Research Informatics systems that support drug discovery at Gilead. This role is accountable for both **people leadership and direct technical contribution**, and is expected to remain deeply engaged in the **design, development, and delivery of production software**.* Oversees and participates directly in the full software lifecycle: requirements definition, design, development, testing, deployment, and change management.* Drives Agile delivery of high‑impact tools while remaining personally engaged in implementation.* Identifies gaps in informatics capabilities and translates scientific needs into actionable technical solutions.* Contributes to continuous improvement of Research Informatics processes and operational maturity.* Demonstrated success as a **senior technical leader who remains actively hands‑on in production code**.* Proven ability to lead through **direct technical contribution, architectural ownership, and engineering judgment**.* Strong proficiency in **C#, MVC, ASP.NET, SQL**, and integration with scientific informatics platforms and vendor solutions.* Deep understanding of drug discovery processes and research informatics.* Broad familiarity with modern informatics technologies, including data systems and hybrid cloud/on‑premises architectures.* Degree in Computer Science or related discipline with pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience* Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience; OR* Masters' degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR* PhD and 8+ years of relevant experience* **PhD in Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related scientific discipline** is strongly preferred.* **First‑hand experience as a researcher in drug discovery** within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry is highly valued.* Demonstrated ability to translate personal scientific research experience into scalable, production‑grade informatics solutions.* 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr