About this role
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. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Manage outsourced materials and logistics activities, including warehousing, customs brokerage, and transportation.
- Identify and procure materials, parts, services, and supplies required to support pharmaceutical materials management operations.
- Confer with vendors and analyze their operations and technical capabilities to assess factors affecting pricing; negotiate lowest total cost consistent with quality, reliability, and schedule requirements.
- Coordinate production schedules based on downstream operational and program requirements.
- Exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve results.
- Ensure suitable quality, optimal economics, and adequate supply chain security.
- Coordinate preparation, approval, distribution, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Oversee establishment and management of agreements covering confidentiality, service terms and conditions, and quality requirements.
- Proactively communicate supply risks and schedule delays to project teams.
- Apply solid working knowledge of relevant regulatory guidance, including pharmaceutical GMPs and ICH guidelines.
- Participate in Quality Assurance–led regulatory and compliance audits.
- Maintain familiarity with capacities, strengths, and limitations of global manufacturers, pharmaceutical warehouses, and distributors.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple external contractors.
- Support department leadership with resource planning and financial reporting activities.
- Demonstrate strong negotiation skills in vendor and contract management.
- Communicate effectively with senior management through clear, concise written and verbal updates.
- Apply sound organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline with at least 10+ years of relevant, progressively responsible experience managing external sites
OR
- Master's degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline with at least 8+ years of relevant, progressively responsible experience managing external sites
- Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical GMPs and ICH regulatory guidance.
- Demonstrated experience managing external suppliers, contract manufacturers, warehouses, or logistics providers.
- Proven ability to interact effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive global supply chain experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits in partnership with QA.
- Advanced expertise in vendor qualification, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
- Strong financial acumen related to budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex materials networks across multiple regions.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.
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About Gilead Sciences
At Gilead, we set – and achieve – bold ambitions to create a healthier world for all people. From our pioneering virology medicines to our growing impact in oncology, we're delivering innovations once thought impossible in medicine. Our focus goes beyond medicines, and we also strive to remedy health inequities and break down barriers to care. We empower our people to tackle these challenges, and we’re all united in our commitment to help millions of people live healthier lives.
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What you'll do
- Manage outsourced materials and logistics activities, ensuring quality and supply chain security. Coordinate production schedules and communicate supply risks to project teams.
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