Sr. Director, Supplier Strategy and Management (Small Molecule API and OSD)

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 DescriptionOverviewThe Senior Director, Supplier Strategy and Management, API & OSD is responsible for sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management (SRM), supplier portfolio strategy, and market and risk intelligence. This role manages business relationships with multiple contract development and manufacturing organizations (CMO/CDMOs) supporting both the Clinical and Commercial product portfolios. This role has significant leadership experience in strategic sourcing, contracting and supplier strategies, has executive presence and uses their business savvy and technical experience to drive high performance from our partners. This role collaborates effectively with senior leaders shaping how critical investments deliver value to the organization while simultaneously driving alignment across senior stakeholders. This role will influence significant CMO spend - how it is prioritized, governed and optimized to accelerative innovation, strategic priorities and ultimately supply of product to patients.This is an onsite role based at our global headquarters in Foster City, CA. We do offer a hybrid environment with three days on campus and two days optional work from home.Key ResponsibilitiesServes as senior SSM partner to leaders across External Quality, Global External Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Development and ManufacturingTranslates business priorities into actionable supplier portfolio strategies that deliver measurable valueOwn end-to-end accountability for OSD and API modalities with measurable outcomesDefine and execute supplier portfolio strategies leveraging market intelligence and deep category expertiseDrive value beyond savings, including innovation, supplier performance, quality/compliance and risk mitigationBuild trusted relationships with Senior Leadership and influence decision makingCommunicate supplier portfolio strategies and performance to stakeholders, ensuring alignmentLead cross functional alignment across stakeholdersChampion SSM strategic initiatives that increase early engagement and stakeholder satisfactionLead supplier governance in alignment with overarching segmentation and governance strategyLead strategic supplier relationships at the executive levelDefine supplier performance expectations across cost, quality, innovation and reliabilityLeads and partners with stakeholders on contract negotiations, competitive bidding process, optimizing contract compliance, and SRM. Ensures standardized tools are leveraged and maximize value for the businessLeads supplier risk assessments and ensures mitigation plans are identified and executed. Escalate risks and drive resolution to risksResponsible for execution, review, and approval of RFPs/RFQs/RFIsNegotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Service and Supply Agreements, Addendums, PSAs and SOWsLead and participate in Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement projectsStay informed and knowledgeable of relevant CMO/CDMO offerings, capabilities, as they relate to potential or known Gilead products/modalitiesQualifications15+ years of experience in pharma/biotech or manufacturing10+ years managing outsourced manufacturing and supplier networks and/or supply chainsExperience working in small molecule API and OSD manufacturing plantStrong understanding of CMC development and GMP regulationsExcellent verbal and written communication skills; outstanding presentation skillsProven leadership and cross-functional influence skillsProven success driving large scale initiativesStrong executive presence with demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholdersExperience negotiating complex supplier agreementsStrong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple complex programsAbility to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environment – solve highly complex problems through ingenuity and collaboration with stakeholdersAbility to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive mannerAbility to effectively lead in a highly matrixed, global organizationUp to 20% travelThe 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: * Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.For jobs in the United States: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 View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACTYOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACTGilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.SummaryLocation: United States - California - Foster CityType: Full time