Associate Director, Strategy, Process & Systems - Supply Chain

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Job Description
 

The Associate Director, Strategy, Process & Systems  - Supply Chain is the business process and systems owner for SSM activities supporting clinical and commercial small molecule, biologics, clinical packaging, direct materials and devices. The role establishes scalable, compliant and data-driven ways of working across sourcing, contracting, supplier risk management, governance, segmentation, performance monitoring, and strategic initiatives.

This role serves as a cross-functional integrator and gatekeeper for critical SSM processes, partnering with Legal, Finance, Quality, Strategy, Global External Manufacturing, Treasury, Global Trade Compliance, Global Procurement, and other stakeholders. The role combines strategic program leadership with disciplined execution and provides backup support to modality leaders as business needs require.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Process, Systems & Operating Model Leadership

·        Own and continuously improve end-to-end SSM business processes and enabling systems across commercial small molecule, biologics, clinical packaging, direct materials and devices.

·        Global Process Owner for SSM process library working across GSC and PDM functions to optimize ways of working in our processes  and systems.

·        Define standardized workflows, decision rights, controls, templates and escalation paths for contracting, risk management, supplier governance, segmentation, pricing and performance monitoring.

·        Lead SSM digital and systems initiatives, including business representation for SAP and other enterprise or functional tools; translate business requirements into practical process and system solutions.

·        Establish process documentation, training, adoption measures and continuous-improvement roadmaps that build sustainable SSM capabilities.

·        Lead or support strategic initiatives across Product Development & Manufacturing and Global Procurement and Operations, serving as the SSM single point of contact when assigned.

·        Provide backup contract-negotiation support to modality managers and other SSM leaders as needed.

 

Supplier Risk, Governance & Performance

·        Lead the CMO Risk Management Program and ensure quarterly assessments across operational, quality, delivery, organizational and financial risk dimensions are completed and reported to senior management.

·        Facilitate cross-functional risk reviews, ensure clear ownership of mitigation actions and elevate material risks through established escalation pathways.

·        Lead the annual supplier segmentation and governance process, including operating calendars, governance expectations and alignment of supplier-management intensity to strategic value and risk.

·        Develop and maintain SSM metrics, dashboards and executive reporting for contract governance, risk, supplier performance and strategic initiatives.

·        Monitor pricing trends and coordinate relevant system updates to support supplier strategy and fact-based decisions.

·        Update PIR pricing in SAP, support should cost modeling database and contract compliance.

 

Cross-Functional & Strategic Activities

·        Represent SSM in enterprise and cross-functional initiatives, including SAP, CTPAT, ESG audits, due diligence and other strategic or compliance programs.

·        Lead ESG Scope 3 target support, supplier tender surveys and supplier audits in partnership with sustainability and functional stakeholders.

·        Lead or support internal audits and remediation activities, ensuring process evidence, accountabilities and follow-through are clear.

·        Provide project leadership for departmental strategic-roadmap initiatives and capability-building priorities.

 

Leadership Capabilities

·        Strategic systems thinking with the ability to connect process, risk, contracts, supplier performance and business outcomes.

·        Executive presence and sound judgment when acting as a gatekeeper, facilitator and escalation point.

·        Ability to influence without direct authority and align diverse stakeholders around clear decisions and accountabilities.

·        Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex issues into concise executive recommendations.

·        Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities and sensitive issues in a fast-paced environment.

·        High standards for integrity, compliance, data quality, operational discipline and follow-through.

·        Practical change leadership, including process design, stakeholder engagement, training and adoption

 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years’ experience

OR

• Master's Degree and 8 years’ experience

OR

• PhD /PharmD and 5 years’ experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Commercial and clinical external manufacturing across one or more of the following: small molecule/API or OSD, biologics, clinical packaging, direct materials, devices or combination products.

·        CMO/CDMO relationship management and governance.

·        ESG Scope 3 supplier engagement, tender surveys or supplier audits.

·        Analytics and visualization tools used for operational and executive reporting.

·        Extensive relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, external manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, supplier management, business operations or a related regulated environment.

·        Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional processes, governance forums and transformation or continuous-improvement initiatives.

·        Experience with strategic sourcing, contracting, contract lifecycle governance and negotiations involving complex external partners.

·        Experience designing or operating supplier/CMO risk-management, segmentation, governance and performance-management processes.

·        Working knowledge of regulated manufacturing and quality environments; familiarity with GMP expectations and relevant controls is strongly preferred.

·        Experience serving as a business process owner or business lead for enterprise systems, digital tools, analytics or SAP-enabled processes.

·        Project or program management experience; Lean, Six Sigma, PMP or comparable certification is a plus.

 

People Leader Accountabilities: 

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams. 

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose. 
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, organizational objectives and holding to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem 

The salary range for this position is:

Bay Area: $182,070.00 - $235,620.00.

 

Other US Locations: $165,495.00 - $214,170.00.

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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