United States - California - Foster City, United States of America
Hybrid
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
At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.
We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the VP, Global Supply Chain , and part of the larger Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing organization (PDM), the Director, Supply Chain Master Data Management will lead a team of Supply Chain Data Professionals that support PDM’s governance and stewardship for Materials and Planning related data objects. This role will align workflows and support the manufacturing and planning teams and work closely with the Global Process leads on development of data standards.
Focus Areas:
Develops a Global Supply Chain data strategy, roadmap, policies, procedures and an operational framework to meet organizational and regulatory priorities
Accountable for cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Finance, Clinical and PDM functions including Regulatory Affairs, Laboratory Information Systems, and QA.
Ensure roadmap and activities align to Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) vision and strategy.
Uses data a key lever to align value chain processes and performance around a common and reliable dataset, enabling agile and robust supply chains and uninterrupted supply.
Lead the function for high performance. Develop clear responsibilities and a development path for each role.
Ensures continuous development and optimization of data governance practices for consistent, secure and synchronized data availability throughout our business functions in accordance with all enterprise and regulatory policies
Works to decrease the costs of collecting, managing, and sharing data while increasing the value of data
Right size department resourcing while making effective use of external business partners; ensure clear deliverables for contractors; prepare budgets and model required resourcing.
Design, recruit, staff and lead an organization which will:
Design, develop and execute PDM data standards for materials and network planning
Build a culture and a system of continuous improvement across the E2E Supply Chain, while driving consistency and harmonization in the data standards that are established.
Partner with data owners from across the business to enhance and build the capabilities required to sustain and accelerate the improved use of SAP.
Have ability to lead large programs – establishing critical milestones, partnering with extended teams on meeting timelines and objectives, holding teams and individuals across the enterprise accountable for program delivery.
Process and Systems and execution:
Ensure SOPs are in place to ensure uninterrupted supply, plan do check act process (PDCA) in place for continuous improvement, following quality management system.
Accountable for service level agreements for where this teams provides a service, i.e. data standards and turnaround times as applicable.
Support the business by identifying streamlined ways to manage data, and become an advocate of Master Data Governance across PDM
Influence organizational design for teams that are impacted by MDM/PLM workflow.
Knowledge:
Able to develop complex concepts, techniques, and standards.
Able to develop solutions to complex problems which require an in depth degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovativeness.
Challenges are frequently unique and solutions may serve as precedent for future decisions, which affect the entire organization.
Recommends organizational objectives and interprets company policies.
Establishes organizational policies in a major segment of the company.
Able to interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to department policies.
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects of Supply Chain operations.
Specific Education & Experience Requirements:
12+ years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or
10+ years of relevant experience and an MA/MBA.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
Manages the planning, development, implementation, administration and budgeting of the production planning, purchasing, material control, inventory control and shipping/receiving functions.
Provides department management with the coordination of activities and resolution of issues and potential problems related to production planning, procurement, and material management, making or recommending appropriate decisions consistent with strategic direction.
Implements and maintains material control systems, policies, processes and procedures ensuring that a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
Ensures that personnel, equipment, material and services are provided as needed to maintain acceptable inventory levels.
Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering and Contract Administration.
Provides expertise and guidance in establishment and maintenance of the production control system.
May serve as liaison between the company and the various governmental agencies. Directly interfaces with regulatory agencies as required.
Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering and Contract Administration.
Reviews, approves and/or implements changes to controlled documents as needed.
Develops new applications for the department, based on professional principles and theories.
May negotiate major contracts involving large financial amounts. Monitors cost, schedules and performance aspects of major contracts.
People Leader Accountabilities:
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling 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, and organizational objectives, and holding them 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:
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.
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 ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
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