Gilead Sciences · 2 weeks ago
Exec Director- Global Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$281K/yr - $364K/yr
15+ years expGilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to creating innovative therapies for serious diseases. The Executive Director of Global Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management will lead a team responsible for managing supplier relationships and ensuring the effective sourcing of materials and services essential to Gilead's product lifecycle.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Accountable for sourcing of strategic partners, contract negotiation and ongoing business relationship with the suppliers. (MSAs, SOWs, Supply Agreements, Pricing, etc.)
Lead strategic business discussions, long range supply and/capacity planning, and business development, through the product lifecycle and ensure financial discipline, win win and savings opportunities
Participate and contribute into CD & OP and S & OP
Management of supplier performance (monthly/annually) Key KPI: i.e., OTD, Batch Release First Time %). Deviation on time Closure (%), Batch Rejection Rate (%), Deviations per batch
The escalation points for Mfg. Ops team members for recurrent or chronic performance issues from suppliers
Lead quarterly / annual business review meetings (BRMs) with strategic/high suppliers
Lead the assessment and mitigation of supplier risks through regular supplier risk management processes
BCP plans with suppliers articulated and desk top exercises completed to ensure robustness
Responsible for preparation and tracking of RFPs/RFQs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Mfg. Ops, Tech. Dev. QA, etc.)
In collaboration with Product and Portfolio Strategy team members, identify and manage strategic suppliers of manufacturing services in alignment with network supply chain strategies
Own the development and execution of supplier strategies for direct material suppliers
Identify and manage strategic suppliers of direct materials in alignment with approved CMT strategies
Establish quality and technical execution expectations with vendors
Segment our supplier and have a strategy for strategic and tiered suppliers
Articulate digital roadmap and integration with key suppliers, plan and execute against it
Sustainability and resilience strategy articulated with key suppliers
Providing intel, options, and solutions; staying informed and knowledgeable of relevant Development CDMO and material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to potential or known Gilead pipeline needs
Leading site assessment teams (SATs) and/or category management teams (CMTs) for the assessment and selection of new service or material suppliers to meet Development program needs
Ensuring the full scope of supplier selections made during Development align with Commercial manufacturing and/or network strategies, as necessary
Prepare and/or review agreements covering confidentiality, supply terms & conditions, and quality
Providing intel, options, or solutions; staying informed and knowledgeable of relevant Commercial CMO and material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to Gilead Commercial supply needs
Leading site assessment teams (SATs) and/or category management teams (CMTs) for the assessment and selection of service or material suppliers to meet commercial Program needs
Qualification
Required
Primary degree in Business, Science or Engineering discipline
15+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience with at least 5 years of experience focused on management and leadership roles with contract manufacturers in a supply chain capacity
Experience developing, implementing, and executing strategic plans and objectives for organizations and departments
Solid understanding of current industry trends
Leadership qualities of the successful candidate include the following: collaboration, building and developing high performing teams, accountability, cross functional engagement and influence, program management, strategic vision, executive presence, coaching, goal setting and performance management
Strong business acumen. Capability to navigate and lead in a highly matrixed environment
Influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to understand complex and complicated situations and to strip out complications
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Can make convincing arguments, inspire action, and bridge diverse cultures. Capable to communicate the world of PDM to people outside of PDM, and to communicate about the world outside of PDM to those inside
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
A proven capability to contribute to your team's success through servant leadership
A proven capability to contribute to the success of PDM and Gilead as a senior leader
Preferred
Master's degree and/or professional qualifications in supply chain management desired
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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