Associate Director, Master Production Planner

Associate Director, Master Production Planner

As an Associate Director, Master Production Planner at Gilead you are responsible for translating global supply strategies into an integrated, feasible, and optimized master production schedule (MPS) across the internal and external manufacturing network.

This role acts as the primary conduit between Global Network Planning and Site Supply Chain Planning, ensuring that long‑range strategies and demand signals convert into executable and stable production plans. The role governs planning outside and inside the 4‑month planning time fence, driving proactive risk mitigation in the 6–24‑month horizon and protecting execution stability within the frozen window.

• Global‑to‑Site Planning Integration:
  Translate global demand signals, inventory policies and supply network strategies into feasible, detailed site‑level production schedules; lead integration between Global Network Planning and Site Planning teams; reconcile the Global Supply Plan with Site Rough‑Cut Capacity Plans, resolving discrepancies prior to execution.
• Master Production Scheduling (MPS) Leadership:
  Own and govern the 24‑month master production schedule for DS, DP and FG across internal and external manufacturing nodes; build batch sequences, production cycles, campaign structures and capacity allocations; ensure MPS stability within the 4‑month frozen window while enabling appropriate agility outside it; lead scenario modeling and recommend adjustments in response to supply risks, capacity shifts, regulatory changes and demand variability.
• Planning Outside the 4‑Month Time Fence:
  Own the 6–24‑month unconstrained planning horizon, translate global strategies into forward‑looking production plans; conduct advanced long‑range capacity modeling; run structured scenario analyses; drive early alignment between Global Network Planners and Site Planners; partner with Procurement and Materials teams to confirm long‑lead material readiness; validate feasibility for lifecycle initiatives; lead long‑range planning forums; identify long‑range risks and establish mitigation strategies.
• Planning Time Fence Governance:
  Maintain governance for all plan changes within the 4‑month frozen window; ensure major planning decisions are resolved before entering the frozen horizon; protect execution stability; manage required exceptions through established supply governance forums.
• Internal Manufacturing & Network Coordination:
  Serve as the central planning interface to internal manufacturing sites; partner closely with internal Site Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations and Master Scheduling teams; coordinate internal network governance; monitor schedule adherence; provide internal manufacturing sites with 6–24‑month long‑range visibility.
• External Manufacturing & Network Coordination:
  Serve as the central planning interface to Global External Manufacturing; partner with GEM to validate slot reservations, campaign timing and release timelines; collaborate to maintain synchronized production calendars; monitor schedule adherence; provide GEM with 6–24‑month long‑range visibility.
• Inventory, Materials and Lifecycle Integration:
  Align MPS with material availability, safety stock policies and procurement strategies; support lifecycle readiness; maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement:
  Track and report KPIs; ensure adherence to Plan Stability and Performance‑to‑Plan metrics; partner with Digital/IT teams to improve planning tool capabilities; lead continuous improvement initiatives.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Life Sciences or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; or PhD with 5+ years; plus supply chain planning experience with strong exposure to network and site planning; deep understanding of GMP operations, internal and external manufacturing, batch‑based production and global distribution flows; proficiency with ERP and advanced planning systems (SAP, IBP, OMP, Kinaxis);
  
  strong influencing skills across global matrixed…