Gilead Sciences · 2 weeks ago
Executive Director, Global Clinical Supply Chain - Oncology
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$281K/yr - $364K/yr
14+ years expGilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company committed to creating a healthier world by advancing innovative medicines for life-threatening diseases. The Executive Director of Global Clinical Supply Chain will lead the clinical planning function within oncology, inspiring teams and developing strategies to ensure uninterrupted clinical supply for development programs and studies.
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Responsibilities
Executive Director, Global Clinical Supply Chain is responsible for leading clinical planning function within an assigned therapeutic area (TA)
The incumbent is an end-to-end leader who inspires and motivates teams while leading the overall strategy supporting the GCSC function
Provides subject expertise on a diverse portfolio of development programs and different therapeutic modalities including small molecules, biologics and cell gene therapy for Gilead’s global clinical trials
The Executive Director works internally with members in GCSC and other functions including and are not limited to Development Operations, Clinical Operations and Process Development and Manufacturing (PDM) to develop strategies, meet project deliverables, solve business problems and create competitive advantage
This position includes end-to-end elements of clinical planning and execution from the protocol design through manufacturing to the ultimate distribution and inventory management of clinical supplies at clinical sites worldwide
Establishes strategies to ensure uninterrupted clinical supply for the overall development portfolio, including clinical development programs and studies at all phases as well as managed access programs
May lead large complex projects within department and represent GCSC in cross-functional projects
Leads, develops and manages team, which includes and not limited to recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning
Drives excellence and accountable for setting clear goals and consistently delivering
Accountable for setting team goals in alignment with department and enterprise goals
Responsible for developing and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement
Mobilizes teams to develop plans, works cross functionally within PDM and at the enterprise level to identify and implement best practices
Performs sponsor roles as requested
Champions clinical demand and operation planning (CD&OP) interfacing with leaders from Clinical Operations, PDM sub-teams
Manages across enterprise functions and partners to ensure on time in full delivery of investigational medicinal product (IMP)
Ensures efficient and robust resource allocation for PDM sub-teams and clinical study teams
Partners across several PDM functions and with other enterprise functions to ensure the on time in full (OTIF) delivery of IMP to initiate and resupply clinical studies
Responsible for decision-making and direct the long-term vision of optimal supply chain strategies including labeling and distribution activities
Responsible for risk balancing by allocating work
Identifies and champions areas where process improvements are imperative
Drives resolution of complex issues, through partner sponsors as needed
Responsible for planning SOPs, Work Instructions, business policies and procedures to ensure GxP compliance
Influence cross-functional SOP content and review/approve as required
Oversees and supports clinical study planners
Facilitates issue and risk identification, mitigation, resolution and communication
Serves as the PDM sub-team for RFD assets, lead supply management for first in human (FIH) clinical trials
Drives decision-making at cross-functional teams (ClinOps, PDM sub-teams) supporting the long-term vision
Responsible for the departmental budgeting process – forecasts clinical supply spends, estimates headcount requirements as well as department related expenses (contractors, consultants, recruitment, project expenses, etc.)
Leads TA level allocations decisions and influences and negotiate partner performance
Qualification
Required
16+ Years of relevant industry experience with BA/BS. OR 14+ Years with MA/MS or MBA PHD or PharmD
Has an expert working knowledge of clinical supply chain best practices and experience working with a GxP environment
Has strong cross-functional, multi-cultural awareness and communication skills to lead in a fast-paced, global company
The candidate must demonstrate hands-on end-to-end clinical supply knowledge and experience with clinical trials in therapeutic area of oncology while maintaining elevated, strategic oversight at portfolio level
Preferred
Degree in a science-related field; MS, PharmD, or MBA desirable
Strong clinical supply management experience/knowledge in forecasting, demand/supply planning, IRT systems, inventory management, clinical labeling, distribution including cold chain, import/export, reverse logistics, CMC and GXP regulations
Prior experience in complex Oncology trials is highly-preferred
Proven strong and effective collaboration, influencing and negotiation skills to work successfully with internal cross-functional group and external suppliers to meet the aggressive clinical study timeline and patient needs. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Possesses experience with clinical blinding practices in global study, from Phase 1 to Late Phase
Possesses expert experience in sourcing and managing comparator drugs and other co-meds for clinical studies, and, in comparator sourcing strategy
Expert knowledge of the FDA GxP standards and regulatory guidance documents such as CFR, Annex 13, EU CTR. Able to support regulatory inquiries both face-to-face and with appropriate responses
Expert in leading through ambiguity, can assess options quickly and efficiently implement the best option in alignment with Gilead's culture and expectations for clinical timelines
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. Must have the ability to write clear, concise and error free documents/presentations. Must be a confident communicator and presenter to all organizational levels
Strong computer, database and organizational skills required. ERP, Planning System, and Project management experience is a plus
Ability to effectively manage resources and timelines for multiple teams with studies of different complexities. Ability to lead or manage TA, department level and cross-functional projects
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
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2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
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