Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management, Biologics

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Job 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.

Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management, Biologics

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sr. Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Biologics is responsible for leading of team of three to five individuals that own the strategic business relationships with multiple contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) and/or direct material suppliers.  The suppliers within the scope of responsibility include those providing services and/or materials related to biologics manufacturing.  This includes ownership of the supplier strategy, selection, risk, and performance management of CDMOs providing biologic manufacturing services as well as all suppliers of direct materials including category management teams (CMTs) for biologics and excipients.  We are seeking a high energy, “go- getter” who will use their business savvy and technical experience to help drive high performance from our partners. You will have responsibility for leading people (directly and indirectly), bidding, selecting and managing multiple CMOs/direct material suppliers. This position will be based at Gilead’s Foster City, CA site and is eligible for the Gilead GFlex program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead a team responsible for managing the strategic business relationships with a group of CDMOs and suppliers supporting a given product modality (biologics, small molecule, devices/sterile/packaging, etc.).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic business discussions, long range supply and/capacity planning, and business development
• Oversee external network performance reviews for assigned modality/area (quarterly/annually)
• Serve as an escalation point for direct reports and/or manufacturing operations team members for recurrent or chronic performance issues from suppliers
• Lead annual business review meetings (BRMs) with critical suppliers
• Lead the external network (for assigned modality/area) assessment and mitigation of supplier risks through regular supplier risk management processes
• Responsible for review/approval of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs prepared by direct reports as needed.
• Negotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Services Agreements and Work Orders
• Represent assigned modality/area on governance committees as needed/assigned (Commercial Site Selection Team, S&OP, Contracting Review Committee, etc.)
• Oversee the network management of assigned modality/area including all assigned strategic suppliers of direct materials.
• Support make vs. buy analysis
• Lead and participate in Operational Excellence projects
• Provide leadership and training to other department personnel
• Develop budgets and accurately report accruals to Finance if/as needed
• 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
• Review quality and technical execution expectations with vendors as needed across assigned modality/area
• Collaborate and establish regular meetings with key stakeholders and partners to ensure outsourced needs are met
• Review Business Review content for assigned modality/area to ensure consistency across both assigned partners and, as appropriate, across modalities/areas with SSSM
• Manage SSSM staff including training, coaching, and performance assessments

Basic Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and a BA or BS degree; OR an MA/MBA or Ph.D. degree and 12+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience managing direct reports
• 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 [email protected] for assistance.

The salary range for this position is: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. 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*.

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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