Associate Director, IT Business Analysis
Gilead Sciences
- Location
- Japan - Tokyo
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 75 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
About this role
At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. 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 Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
Associate Director, Data & AI Solutions – Japan Company Overview At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. 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 Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
The Associate Director, Data & AI Solutions – Japan leads prioritized Data, Analytics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence initiatives that support Gilead Sciences Japan business objectives and align with enterprise digital, data, and AI strategies. The role serves as a business-facing Data & AI partner across Commercial, Medical, and Corporate Functions to identify opportunities that improve business outcomes, customer engagement, operational efficiency, and decision-making. The Associate Director will lead a portfolio of Data & AI solutions and initiatives from opportunity assessment and business case development through delivery, adoption, and value realization. Success requires strong business acumen, business analysis expertise, stakeholder management, practical understanding of Data & AI technologies, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a global matrix organization. This position reports to the Director, Commercial IT and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Job Responsibilities
Business Partnership & Data / AI Strategy • Partner with Japan business leaders to identify, assess, and