Assoc Director, End-to-End Commercial Supply Chain Planner

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID‑19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe.

• Able to develop solutions to a wide range of complex problems, requiring ingenuity and innovation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create clear, concise written communications that draw well‑supported conclusions.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills, including working knowledge of basic project‑management tools and techniques.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management.
• In‑depth understanding and application of relevant principles, concepts, practices, and standards, along with industry practices.
• Solid working knowledge of relevant regulatory guidance, including pharmaceutical GMPs and ICH Q7A.
• Able to apply established organizational policies, and interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to department policies and procedures as needed.
• Familiarity with the technologies, strengths, and weaknesses of a wide variety of fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide.
• Demonstrates an in‑depth understanding of the financial aspects of Supply Chain operations.
• Knowledge of multiple practices within Supply Chain to understand, coordinate, and communicate across competing demands.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a related field and a BS or BA; OR
• 8+ years of relevant experience and a MA or MBA.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable.
• Experience purchasing custom chemicals, planning pharmaceutical development activities, and managing the third‑party synthesis of intermediates or active pharmaceutical ingredients.

• Work on problems of moderate to advanced complexity, evaluating intangible variables.
• Provide leadership, direction, and management of a team to support execution of the Supply Chain strategy.
• Supervise, train, guide, and perform performance management of department personnel.
• Create and maintain a positive working environment to ensure high productivity, employee engagement, and performance.
• Exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for Supply Chain activities, ensuring all relevant regulatory requirements are met.
• Develop and implement strategies and goals for specific products or projects.
• Create and effectively communicate supplier, subcontractor, and vendor agreements and opportunities to the organization.
• Implement and maintain material and production control systems, policies, processes, and procedures to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
• Serve as liaison between the company and governmental or audit agencies as required.
• Review and/or implement changes to controlled documents and, if necessary, author sections of regulatory documents.
• Negotiate large contracts involving substantial financial amounts, monitoring cost, schedules, and performance.
• Drive cost savings through direct negotiation and other sourcing methods.
• Execute supplier agreements with Legal and internal clients to ensure terms and conditions comply with corporate and purchasing guidelines.
• Conduct formal business reviews with key suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors to discuss performance on a regular basis.
• Manage outsourced manufacturing activities.
• Compile information from periodicals, catalogs, and other sources to stay informed on relevant market and competitor information.
• Coordinate multiple production schedules.

Salary range: $ – $. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for discretionary annual bonuses, stock‑based long‑term incentives (eligibility may vary), paid time off, and a benefits package.

Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. For additional benefits information, visit

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