Gilead Sciences · 4 hours ago
Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Commercial Packaging
United States - New Jersey - Parsippany
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$182K/yr - $236K/yr
8+ years expGilead Sciences is committed to creating a healthier world for all people, tackling diseases and developing life-changing therapies. The Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Commercial Packaging will manage relationships with contract development and manufacturing organizations, overseeing strategy, selection, and performance management of suppliers for commercial packaging services.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for business discussions, long range supply and capacity planning, and business development
Management of supplier performance (monthly/annually)
Serve as an escalation point for manufacturing operations team members for recurrent or chronic performance issues with suppliers
Lead annual business review meetings (BRMs) with assigned CDMO’s as needed
Lead the assessment and mitigation of supplier risks through regular supplier risk management processes
Responsible for preparation, reviewing, challenging, and tracking of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Technical Development. Quality Assurance, Analytical Operations etc.)
Negotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Services Agreements and Work Orders
In collaboration with Product and Portfolio Strategy team members, identify and manage strategic suppliers of Commercial Packaging in alignment with network supply chain strategies
Support make vs. buy analysis
Lead and participate in Operational Excellence projects
Coordinate/lead meetings internally and with CMO’s, publishes meeting minutes
Provide leadership and training to other department personnel
Develop budgets and accurately report accruals to Finance if/as needed
Participates in solving issues of high complexity
Communicates issues to line manager and project teams in a timely manner
Support product team (PDM subteam and/or CMC) needs for the selection of external service and/or material suppliers to provide required services and/or supplies from development through commercialization
Lead and/or support site assessment teams (SATs) in the assessment and selection of suppliers
Stay informed and knowledgeable of relevant development and commercial material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to potential or known Gilead pipeline needs
Establish quality and technical execution expectations with suppliers
Collaborate and establish regular meetings with key stakeholders and partners to ensure outsourced needs are met
Organize and participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with global suppliers; work closely with Gilead teams to establish agenda and keep track of key decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years' Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Eight Years' Experience
OR
PhD and Two Years' Experience
Preferred
10+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and a BA or BS degree; an MA/MBA degree may be considered as 2 years of relevant experience and Ph.D. may be considered as 4 years' experience
Prior experience leading outsourced development and manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliers
Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP system and project management software
Understanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticals
Advanced knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820)
Ability to lead cross functional teams
Strong people management skills
Experience negotiating complex agreements
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skills
Ability to develop concise presentations to convey complex issues to senior management
Ability to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
Ability to solve highly complex problems through ingenuity and collaboration with subject matter experts and other key stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Project management experience and/or certification are a plus
This position may require up to 20% domestic and/or international travel
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
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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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