Assoc Director, Pharma Commercial Data Management

Assoc Director, Pharma Commercial Data Management Santa Monica, CA Job Details Full-time $177,905 - $253,220 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Data model design Computer science Stakeholder engagement Strategic management Databricks Data visualization software proficiency Computer Science Data lake Requirements specification Cloud data warehouses Automation Data modeling projects Vendor management Product roadmapping 5 years DevOps Information Systems Scalable systems Risk mitigation strategy implementation Tableau Compliance management implementation Master's degree Doctoral degree in Computer Science Data Architecture Design (Architecture design skills) AWS Bachelor's degree Doctor of Philosophy Access control implementation Data quality monitoring Requirements analysis Vendor relationship management Scalability Master's degree in information systems Product strategy Master's degree in computer science Metadata Senior level AI Cross-functional collaboration Bachelor's degree in computer science Cross-functional team management Leadership Communication skills Master data management Stakeholder relationship building Generative AI Cross-functional communication Metadata management Analytics Stakeholder management Full Job Description Job Description We're here for one reason and one reason only - to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We've made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. 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 Kite and help create more tomorrows. Job Description We are seeking an Associate Director, Pharma Commercial Data Management to provide strategic and operational leadership for the development, stewardship, and delivery of scalable, analytics-ready data products supporting commercial analytics and decision-making. This role is responsible for translating business needs into functional data requirements, partnering closely with IT and analytics teams, and prioritizing and driving delivery of high-quality, governed data products through DevOps and vendor teams. Key Responsibilities Own and Manage Requirements for Data Products Understand business use cases and translate them into clear, actionable functional requirements for data models. Collaborate with Intelligence Product Owners and Analytics teams to document business rules and ensure alignment with analytical needs. Serve as the primary point of accountability to prioritize data product requirements based on business value, analytics impact, and delivery feasibility. Provide ongoing direction and clarification to DevOps and vendor teams to ensure requirements are implemented as intended. Data Modeling Provide direction and guidance on the design and evolution of scalable data architecture supporting commercial analytics use cases. Define logical data models and oversee physical data models that support reusability, performance, and governance. Ensure data models are analytics-ready, scalable, and aligned to defined success metrics. Partner with IT team Collaborate closely with Gilead IT to execute new build projects and enhancements. Oversee and guide DevOps teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of data solutions. Align technical design with business requirements and ensure architectural consistency. Ensure operational excellence in data ingestion, transformation, and delivery processes. Build and maintain robust, scalable, and automated data pipelines across internal and external sources. Prioritize, plan, mitigate tech & business risks and manage outcomes of DevOps teams delivering data ingestion, transformation, and analytics-ready datasets. Own and Manage Kite Master Data Management (MDM) Manage HCP (Healthcare Professional) , HCO and Payer MDM systems to ensure accurate, complete, and unified customer profiles. Ensure MDM processes and outputs align with Kite's business requirements and downstream analytics needs. Promote and remove barriers to adoption of MDM across all domains and function and actively. Data Stewardship, Governance & Compliance Ensure data products are clean, timely, compliant, and analytics-ready through strong stewardship, governance, and quality practices. Drive data quality monitoring, alerting, and remediation processes in partnership with IT and vendors. Define data quality success metrics and ensure remediation activities are appropriately prioritized. Manage vendor SLAs and ensure adherence to data quality, governance, and compliance standards. Oversee practical governance practices including metadata management, access control, and data lineage. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Data Onboarding & Data Products Adopt enterprise mindset for data products.• Ensure clear specifications and Functional Impact Assessments (FIAs) for onboarding new data sources. Establish, monitor, and enforce SLAs with external vendors to ensure timely and accurate data delivery. Lead onboarding of new data sources, stabilize them to a steady state, and manage ongoing cadence with data partners. Own data products end-to-end, from onboarding through steady-state operations, ensuring reliability, relevance, and sustained business value. Continuously evaluate existing data products to optimize cost, quality, and usability. Self-Service & AI. Enable self-service for commercial business functions by increasing access to trusted, well-documented data products and insights. Work with leadership to shape the roadmap for AI based transformation of data governance and data product management and own the execution. Develop and plan and execution strategy to evolve the data products and enable GenAI ready data backbone 'Leverage AI tools to simplify on-demand access to trusted data and insights while maintaining governance and quality standards. Basic Qualifications PhD in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 5 + years of related experience OR Masters degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 8 + years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 10+ years of related experience Preferred Qualifications 8-10+ years of experience in commercial data management, data modeling, and data operations, preferably in life sciences or pharmaceutical organizations 6+ years working with pharmaceutical commercial data, including HCP, account, and engagement data Deep experience in data governance, including MDM, data stewardship, and data quality management, with accountability for operational outcomes Experience building, operating, and evolving cloud-based data warehouses and/or data lakes supporting analytics-ready data products Strong hands-on experience with modern data platforms and analytics platforms with the ability to guide architectural and delivery decisions. AWS, Databricks, Tableau experience preferred AI enthusiast with hands-on experience developing AIdriven solutions for data management, analytics, and/or reporting Proven experience leading complex cross-functional data initiatives and directing delivery through DevOps teams and vendor partners. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to influence priorities and translate technical concepts into business and analytics outcomes. Demonstrated ability to build durable partnerships across business, IT, analytics, and external partners. Ability to present data products, delivery status, risks, and roadmap tradeoffs to senior and diverse stakeholder audiences. The salary range for this position is:

Bay Area:

$195,670.00 - $253,220.00.

Other US Locations:

$177,905.00 - $230,230.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans•. For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA.

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