Director, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management, Small Molecule OSD DP

Description

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.

Director, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management, Small Molecule OSD DP

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Small Molecule OSD DP owns the strategic business relationship with multiple contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs).

This includes ownership of the strategy, selection, risk, and performance management of CDMOs providing small molecule oral solid dose drug product to Gilead.

We are seeking a high energy, go- getter who will use their business savvy and technical experience to help drive high performance from our CDMO partners.

You will have responsibility for indirectly leading and influencing others, bidding, selecting and managing multiple CDMOs.

This position will be based at our Foster City site Gilead site and is eligible for the Gilead GFlex program allowing remote work up to 2 days per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic business discussions, long range supply and / capacity planning, and business development
• Management of supplier performance (monthly / annually)
• Serve as an escalation point for manufacturing operations team members for recurrent or chronic performance issues from suppliers
• Lead annual business review meetings (BRMs) with critical suppliers
• Lead the assessment and mitigation of supplier risks through regular supplier risk management processes
• Responsible for preparation, reviewing, challenging, and tracking of RFPs / RFQs / RFIs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Technical Development.

Quality Assurance, Analytical Operations etc.)

• Negotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Services Agreements and Work Orders
• In collaboration with Product and Portfolio Strategy team members, identify and manage strategic suppliers of manufacturing services in alignment with network supply chain strategies
• Identify and manage strategic suppliers of direct materials in alignment with approved Category Management Team (CMT) strategies
• Support make vs. buy analysis
• Lead and participate in Operational Excellence projects
• Coordinate / lead strategic meetings, as needed, with CMOs and / or direct material suppliers, and publish meeting minutes
• Provide leadership and training to other department personnel
• Develop budgets and accurately report accruals to Finance if / as needed
• Participates in solving issues of high complexity
• Communicates issues to line manager and project teams in a timely manner
• Support product team (PDM subteam and / or CMC) needs for the selection of external service and / or material suppliers to provide required services and / or supplies from development through commercialization
• Lead site assessment teams (SATs) and / or category management teams (CMTs) for the assessment and selection of service or material suppliers
• Stay informed and knowledgeable of relevant Development and Commercial CDMO and material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc.

as they relate to potential or known Gilead pipeline needs

• Establish quality and technical execution expectations with vendors
• Collaborate and establish regular meetings with key stakeholders and partners to ensure outsourced needs are met
• Lead Business Reviews with CMOs and / or direct material suppliers
• Organize and participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with Global CMOs; work closely with Gilead teams to establish agenda and keep track of key decisions
• May manage SSSM staff including training, coaching, and performance assessments

QUALIFICATIONS

12+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical / biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and a BA or BS degree;

an MA / MBA degree may be considered as 2 years of relevant experience and Ph.D. may be consider as 4 years’ experience.

• Prior experience leading outsourced development and manufacturing service providers and / or direct material suppliers
• Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP system and project management software
• Extensive understanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticals
• Advanced knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820)
• Ability to lead cross functional teams
• Strong people management skills
• Extensive experience negotiating complex agreements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple programs / projects; sound organizational and time management skills
• Ability to develop concise presentations to convey complex issues to senior management
• Ability to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
• Ability to solve highly complex problems through ingenuity and collaboration with subject matter experts and other key stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Project management experience and / or certification are a plus
• This position may require up to 20% domestic and / or international travel

GILEAD CORE VALUES

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. 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 for assistance.

The salary range for this position is : $205,700.00 - $266,200.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.

Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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 for assistance.