Exec Director- Global Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. As part of our rapidly growing science-driven organization, colleagues at Gilead are revolutionizing healthcare by bringing urgently needed medicines to patients in the areas of HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, hematology and oncology, inflammation and respiratory diseases and cardiovascular conditions. We are proud to have some of the most talented colleagues from across the research, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology & business sectors, working together and supporting each other to help make a real difference to the lives of patients.

Exec Director, Global Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management

FOSTER CITY, CA

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the SVP of Global Supply Chain, and part of the larger Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing organization (PDM), the ED Strategic Sourcing and Supplier management will lead a team of Supply chain professionals sourcing and leading our outsourced CMO network. This role is accountable for the strategic business relationships with external suppliers of both Development and Commercial services and/or materials. This includes ownership of the strategy, selection, and performance management of all suppliers providing API, SDD, OSD, BDS, sterile DP, and secondary packaging services as well as all suppliers of direct materials including medical devices, primary packaging, excipients, and manufacturing consumables. This role collaborates closely with all PDM functional groups including RA, Tech Dev, Mfg. Ops, QA, Product & Portfolio Strategy, and Global Supply Chain and is accountable for continuous improvement and ongoing collaboration with our suppliers through product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

Development and Commercial Programs:

Own the strategic business relationship with suppliers of manufacturing services and direct materials including but not exhaustive:

• Accountable for sourcing of strategic partners, contract negotiation and ongoing business relationship with the suppliers. (MSAs, SOWs, Supply Agreements, Pricing, etc.)
• Lead strategic business discussions, long range supply and/capacity planning, and business development, through the product lifecycle and ensure financial discipline, win win and savings opportunities.
• Participate and contribute into CD & OP and S & OP.
•  Management of supplier performance (monthly/annually) Key KPI: i.e., OTD, Batch Release First Time %). Deviation on time Closure (%), Batch Rejection Rate (%), Deviations per batch
• The escalation points for Mfg. Ops team members for recurrent or chronic performance issues from suppliers
• Lead quarterly / annual business review meetings (BRMs) with strategic/high suppliers
• Lead the assessment and mitigation of supplier risks through regular supplier risk management processes
• BCP plans with suppliers articulated and desk top exercises completed to ensure robustness
• Responsible for preparation and tracking of RFPs/RFQs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Mfg. Ops, Tech. Dev. QA, etc.)
• In collaboration with Product and Portfolio Strategy team members, identify and manage strategic suppliers of manufacturing services in alignment with network supply chain strategies
• Own the development and execution of supplier strategies for direct material suppliers
• Identify and manage strategic suppliers of direct materials in alignment with approved CMT strategies
• Establish quality and technical execution expectations with vendors
• Segment our supplier and have a strategy for strategic and tiered suppliers.
• Articulate digital roadmap and integration with key suppliers, plan and execute against it
• Sustainability and resilience strategy articulated with key suppliers

Development/Clinical Programs:

Support PDM Development sub team, in the selection of external service and/or material suppliers to provide required services and/or supplies throughout Development and up to Commercialization by:

• Providing intel, options, and solutions; staying informed and knowledgeable of relevant Development CDMO and material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to potential or known Gilead pipeline needs
• Leading site assessment teams (SATs) and/or category management teams (CMTs) for the assessment and selection of new service or material suppliers to meet Development program needs
• Ensuring the full scope of supplier selections made during Development align with Commercial manufacturing and/or network strategies, as necessary.
• Establish quality and technical execution expectations with vendors
• Prepare and/or review agreements covering confidentiality, supply terms & conditions, and quality

Commercial Programs: 

Support PDM Product teams through the selection, onboarding, and/or offboarding of external services, material suppliers and/or supplies throughout the product lifecycle by:

• Providing intel, options, or solutions; staying informed and knowledgeable of relevant Commercial CMO and material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to Gilead Commercial supply needs 
• Leading site assessment teams (SATs) and/or category management teams (CMTs) for the assessment and selection of service or material suppliers to meet commercial Program needs 

Qualifications:

• Primary degree in Business, Science or Engineering discipline. Master’s degree and/or professional qualifications in supply chain management desired.
• 15+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience with at least 5 years of experience focused on management and leadership roles with contract manufacturers in a supply chain capacity.
• Experience developing, implementing, and executing strategic plans and objectives for organizations and departments. 
• Solid understanding of current industry trends. 
• Leadership qualities of the successful candidate include the following: collaboration, building and developing high performing teams, accountability, cross functional engagement and influence, program management, strategic vision, executive presence, coaching, goal setting and performance management. 
• Strong business acumen. Capability to navigate and lead in a highly matrixed environment. 
• Influencing skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex and complicated situations and to strip out complications. 
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Can make convincing arguments, inspire action, and bridge diverse cultures.  Capable to communicate the world of PDM to people outside of PDM, and to communicate about the world outside of PDM to those inside. 
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. 
• A proven capability to contribute to your team’s success through servant leadership. 
• A proven capability to contribute to the success of PDM and Gilead as a senior leader. 

Gilead Core Values

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