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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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
- AmgenCurrentNov 2003–Present· 22 yrs 11 mos
- Executive Director, Head of Artificial Intelligence Product Design and Early DevelopmentCurrentMar 2025–Present
- Executive Director, Data Science and Engineering2024–May 2024
- Director, Data Science EngineeringNov 2016–Dec 2023
- Director, Predictive Modeling for Personalized MedicineApr 2016–Nov 2016
- Principal Analyst, Biomathematical Modeling and SimulationNov 2003–Apr 2016
- Apr 2001–Oct 2003· 2 yrs 6 mos
- Research Engineer, Computational PhotonicsApr 2001–Oct 2003
- 1999–Apr 2001· 2 yrs 3 mos
- Software Engineer1999–Apr 2001
Education
Ph.D.
Mathematics
The University of Georgia