BI & Analytics Platform Architect

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

 

 

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At Gilead we believe every employee deserves a great leader. As a people leader now or in the future, we expect that you will model and create an environment of inclusion, be intentionally focused on the hiring, development, growth and retention of talent, and empower teams to align and achieve goals.

 

Job Description

 

 

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to pursuing scientific invention to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead has operations in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

 

 

You will be part of a team that is helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We are a close community where every individual matters and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Inclusion is one of our core values, which means we are creating and fostering a work environment where our differences are valued, and everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative therapeutics for people with life-threatening diseases.

 

 

The Gilead Business Services center in Raleigh's Research Triangle region will be home to some of the company's critical shared service teams in North America, including Information Technology, Global Financial Solutions, HR Operations and Procurement Services Desk. These functions provide the necessary support to ensure Gilead's business runs effectively and efficiently. The center will also be a catalyst for standardization of processes, digital transformation and technology optimization.

 

 

Job Description

 

 

The BI & Analytics Platform Architect will be responsible for managing our BI/Analytics Platform Support, Sustainment and Operations activities.

 

 

Essential Duties and Job Functions

 

• Drive Vision, Strategy & Architecture for portfolio of BI/Analytics tools
• Streamline/Consolidate BI and Analytics Tools Portfolio to reduce the portfolio to a fewer number of tools, drive cost reductions, and bring cost efficiencies
• Evangelize Self-Service reporting and drive Change Management that goes with it
• Lead analytics platform modernization work such as functional and technical upgrades, migration to Cloud/SaaS platforms, roll out of new capabilities, and proof of concepts
• Develop, Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and SLAs to manage BI/Analytics platform lights-on Operations such as Incident Management (P1, Managed P2), and triaging Critical/High priority service requests. Manage adherence to SOPs and SLAs. Drive operational efficiencies and automations to improve SLAs
• Manage Service providers end-to-end - Execute Statements of Work, Manage Quality and Timeliness of Deliverables, enforce SLAs and participate in Monthly Operations Reviews and QBRs
• Manage Renewals with Vendors, manage License capacity/caps, revocation of un-used licenses, and compliance to License contracts
• Evaluate current state architecture & infrastructure, to recommend and implement changes to improve Scalability, Accessibility and User Experience of BI/Analytics tools/platforms
• Combine business needs, vendor roadmaps and technology trends to develop Product/Tools roadmaps and future state architectures
• Provide technical and architectural guidance to projects, teams and service providers, ensuring that new initiatives enable effective and scalable reporting and analysis capabilities
• Act as a thought leader on industry trends, emerging analytics capabilities and technologies and cloud platforms and potential use at Gilead
• Partner with other groups in the organization including Business Engagement, Information Management, Infrastructure and IT Security to ensure robust and scalable solutions
• Work with other solution and domain architects to establish architecture standards, policies and governance

 

 

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years Experience OR Master's Degree and Six Years Experience OR

   

  High School Degree and Twelve Years Experience OR Associate's Degree and Ten Years Experience OR
• Lead and influence new initiatives in a matrixed, global organization
• Experience with Incident Management, Support Management, development of SOPs & SLAs and adherence to SLAs
• Proven track record of rationalizing BI & Analytical tools landscape, to continuously optimize and reduce cost of licenses and platform operation costs
• Proven track record of enabling Self-Service at scale
• Extensive experience with various reporting and analytic Tools including ThoughtSpot, Tableau, Spotfire, MicroStrategy, Power BI, Alteryx and PowerBI
• Familiarity with AWS Cloud platform and Infrastructure including server, storage, network and security considerations to enable Performant and Cost-effective architecture
• Familiarity with deploying BI/Analytical tools within IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models
• Operational knowledge and experience in a GxP environment
• Demonstrated proficiency and thorough knowledge of computer system validation (CSV) requirements defined by applicable authorities and/or industry groups
• Excellent technical, analytical, and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills and with the ability to build strong relationships across the organization
• Previous experience in Life Sciences

 

 

Gilead Core Values:

 

• Integrity (Doing What's Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

 

 

If this is not the right move for you now but remain interested in a career at Gilead Sciences, please connect with us via our Career Site: https://gilead.yello.co/job_boards/v42vD4vKxb3AkKvV93YsrQ

 

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

 

 

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Pay transparency nondiscrimination provision: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf

 

 

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

 

 

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

 

 

Gilead and Kite Careers

 

 

The salary range for this position is: $146,200.00 - $189,200.00. Gilead 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.

 

 

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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

 

 

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.

 

 

NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT

 

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

 

 

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

 

 

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

 

 

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

 

 

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

 

 

Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.