Manager, Supply Chain

Job Responsibilities

• Interpret clinical study protocols and/or dosing schema; translate to IMP demand/supply planning and distribution strategies, including depot inventory management.
• Perform demand and/or supply forecasting and planning (9–18 month horizon); translate forecasts into clinical packaging and labeling (CPL) execution plans; support contract/quote reviews and purchase order/invoice reconciliations.
• Develop and implement depot and clinical site seeding and resupply strategies.
• Execute operational/logistics strategies with Quality Assurance and other functional groups to ensure on‑time, safe delivery of all clinical shipments.
• Collaborate with Logistics, GCSC, PDM, and external partners to resolve shipping issues; escape to senior leadership as needed.
• Support clinical development and PDM strategies; develop clinical supply strategies and plans focused on compliant, quality IMP delivery globally on time in full.
• Ensure accurate inventory and depot records through timely reconciliation.
• Track clinical supply incidents/issues; report, escape, and investigate root cause as appropriate.
• Perform tasks in Gilead systems (e.g., SAP, IVRS, QMS) to enable compliant IMP progression through the supply chain.
• Author SOPs and business process work instructions as directed.
• Support regulatory filings and inspections.
• Maintain compliance of clinical supply deliverables for CSR and TMF.
• Monitor shipment‑related incidents and quality trends; assist in CAPAs.
• Maintain GDP, GMP, global trade compliance; maintain required training compliance.
• Obtain/review quotes; approve purchase requisitions and invoices.

• Bachelor’s degree + 6+ years industry experience OR Master’s degree + 4+ years OR PhD/Pharm
  
  D + 0+ years.
• Sciences degree preferred.

• Strong clinical supply management knowledge (forecasting, demand/supply planning, distribution strategies, IVRS and ERP).
• Knowledge of clinical study designs, blinding practices, and global trials (Phase 1 to late phase).
• Knowledge of Clinical Demand and Operations Planning (CD&OP).
• Experience managing comparator drugs and other co‑meds.
• Ability to collaborate/influence/negotiate with cross‑functional teams and external suppliers.
• Works effectively with ambiguity; devises/implements best options aligned to values.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication; clear, concise documents/presentations.
• Strong computer skills; ability to adopt Gilead systems/databases.
• Ability to manage resources and timelines for complex clinical studies/programs (project management a plus).

• Company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid time off; discretionary annual bonus and discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives (eligibility may vary).

For current Gilead employees and contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.