Gilles Gnacadja, PhD

Gilles Gnacadja, PhD

AI Executive & Mathematical Scientist – Driving fast AI mobilization for faster paths from science to patients at Amgen

Amgen•Naperville, Illinois, United States

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Experience27+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Gilles Gnacadja is a seasoned AI executive and accomplished mathematical scientist, an experienced practitioner in various facets essential for blended executive-scientific leadership. Data and Analytics Strategy • Formulate visions grounded in current and anticipated demands. • Design and build organizations, cross-functional teams, and capabilities for execution and delivery. Innovation Identification and Prioritization • Identify and scope opportunities through both push and pull in alignment with strategy. • Prioritize and integrate these opportunities into coherent programs with defined visions for impact on the business. • Secure and sustain senior executive buy-in and sponsorship. Execution and Impact • Optimize utilization of technical and business talent and budgetary resources for effective and accelerated execution. • Leverage multiple communication methods to engage stakeholders and sustain value. Data Governance • Influence deliberations and decisions on data: acquisition, compliance, access, readiness, use, etc. STEM Leadership • Exceptional breadth and depth in data science and mechanistic mathematical modeling in biopharma research, development, manufacturing, and medical affairs. • Thinker-doer adept at mathematizing problems, operating by “listen to what they want, give them what they need”. Talent Development • Extensive experience sourcing and nurturing high talent from intern to director levels. • Sought-after mentor among technical and non-technical professionals. • Dedicated to fostering communities of practice and enhancing enthusiasm for data science and applied mathematics.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • AmgenCurrent
    Nov 2003–Present· 22 yrs 11 mos
    • Executive Director, Head of Artificial Intelligence Product Design and Early DevelopmentCurrent
      Mar 2025–Present
    • Executive Director, Data Science and Engineering
      2024–May 2024
    • Director, Data Science Engineering
      Nov 2016–Dec 2023
    • Director, Predictive Modeling for Personalized Medicine
      Apr 2016–Nov 2016
    • Principal Analyst, Biomathematical Modeling and Simulation
      Nov 2003–Apr 2016
  • Apr 2001–Oct 2003· 2 yrs 6 mos
    • Research Engineer, Computational Photonics
      Apr 2001–Oct 2003
  • 1999–Apr 2001· 2 yrs 3 mos
    • Software Engineer
      1999–Apr 2001

Education

Ph.D.

Mathematics

The University of Georgia

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SimulationsBiochemistryAlgorithmsProject ManagementData ScienceDrug DiscoveryR&DMathematical ModelingData AnalysisBioinformaticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)MathematicsMachine LearningStatisticsScienceMolecular BiologyPharmaceutical IndustryLifesciencesStatistical ModelingBiotechnology