Executive Director, Global Clinical Supply Chain - Oncology

Executive Director, Global Clinical Supply Chain - Oncology

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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. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life‑changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life‑threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

• Lead the clinical planning function within an assigned therapeutic area (TA). Inspire and motivate teams while leading the overall strategy supporting the GCSC function.
• Provide subject expertise on a diverse portfolio of development programs and different therapeutic modalities including small molecules, biologics and cell gene therapy for Gilead’s global clinical trials.
• Work internally with members in GCSC and other functions including Development Operations, Clinical Operations and Process Development and Manufacturing (PDM) to develop strategies, meet project deliverables, solve business problems and create competitive advantage.
• Oversee end‑to‑end clinical planning and execution from protocol design through manufacturing to distribution and inventory management of clinical supplies worldwide.
• Establish strategies to ensure uninterrupted clinical supply for the overall development portfolio, including managed access programs.
• Lead, develop and manage a team, including recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Drive excellence and accountability for setting clear goals and consistently delivering in alignment with department and enterprise goals.
• Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, working cross‑functionally within PDM and at the enterprise level.
• Champion clinical demand and operation planning (CD&OP) interfacing with leaders from Clinical Operations and PDM sub‑teams.
• Ensure efficient and robust resource allocation for PDM sub‑teams and clinical study teams.
• Drive decision‑making at cross‑functional teams supporting the long‑term vision.
• Manage the departmental budgeting process, forecasting clinical supply spends and estimating headcount requirements.
• Lead TA‑level allocation decisions and influence and negotiate partner performance.

• 16+ Years of relevant industry experience with BA/BS. OR 14+ Years with MA/MS or MBA, PhD or Pharm
  
  D.
• Expert working knowledge of clinical supply chain best practices and experience working with a GxP environment.
• Strong cross‑functional, multi‑cultural awareness and communication skills to lead in a fast‑paced, global company.
• Hands‑on end‑to‑end clinical supply knowledge and experience with clinical trials in oncology while maintaining elevated, strategic oversight at portfolio level.

• Degree in a science‑related field; MS, Pharm
  
  D, or MBA desirable.
• Strong clinical supply management…