Gilead Sciences · 3 hours ago
Director, Supply Chain
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $272K/yr
8+ years expGilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on tackling diseases and improving lives. The Director of Global Clinical Supply Chain will lead clinical supply planning, develop supply chain strategies, and manage clinical supply budgets while ensuring collaboration across various functions.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Serves as the clinical supply lead on PDM sub-teams especially for complex development programs – e.g., late phase, acquisition, partnership/alliance, new modality, etc.)
Leads the development and execution of overall clinical supply strategy and management for clinical development program(s), including management of investigational medicinal product (IMP) for assigned global trials
Often in a matrix environment, oversees and supports clinical study planners. Facilitates issue and risk identification, mitigation, resolution and communication
Drives decision-making at cross-functional teams (ClinOps, PDM sub-teams) supporting the long-term vision
Identifies, manages and mitigates supply risks at clinical development program level. Leads and drives visible, impactful process improvements, change business and organizational imperatives
Authors, revises and reviews standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions and business policies
Accountable for clinical supply budget of assigned clinical development program(s)
Reviews and approves statement of work, purchase orders and invoices
Influences, at times drives, program allocations at partners, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs)
Lead or a contributing member to GCSC, GSC or PDM strategic initiatives including and not limited to due diligence resource pool, global drug delivery community, clinical supply integration due to M&A and policy topic member supporting the External Advocacy Steering Team (EAST)
Manages the planning, development, implementation, administration and budgeting of the production planning, purchasing, material control, inventory control and shipping/receiving functions
Provides department management with the coordination of activities and resolution of issues and potential problems related to production planning, procurement, and material management, making or recommending appropriate decisions consistent with strategic direction
Implements and maintains material control systems, policies, processes and procedures ensuring that a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements
Ensures that personnel, equipment, material and services are provided as needed to maintain acceptable inventory levels
Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering and Contract Administration
Provides expertise and guidance in establishment and maintenance of the production control system
May serve as liaison between the company and the various governmental agencies. Directly interfaces with regulatory agencies as required
Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering and Contract Administration
Reviews, approves and/or implements changes to controlled documents as needed
Develops new applications for the department, based on professional principles and theories
May negotiate major contracts involving large financial amounts. Monitors cost, schedules and performance aspects of major contracts
Qualification
Required
12+ years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or
10+ years of relevant experience and a MA/MBA; or
8+ years of relevant experience and a PhD
Able to develop complex concepts, techniques, and standards
Able to develop solutions to complex problems which require an in depth degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovativeness
Challenges are frequently unique and solutions may serve as precedent for future decisions, which affect the entire organization
Recommends organizational objectives and interprets company policies
Establishes organizational policies in a major segment of the company
Able to interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to department policies
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects of Supply Chain operations
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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