Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Sterile Drug Product and Biologics

Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Sterile Drug Product and Biologics

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.

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:

The Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Sterile Drug Product and Biologics owns the strategic business relationship with multiple contract development and commercial manufacturing organizations (CDMOs). This includes ownership of the strategy, selection, risk, and performance management of CDMOs providing small molecule sterile drug product, biologics drug substance and drug product, and antibody drug conjugates to Gilead.

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 indirectly leading and influencing others, bidding, selecting and managing multiple CMOs.

This position will be based at the Gilead site in Foster City, CA and is eligible for the Gilead GFlex program allowing remote work up to 2 days per week

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the point of contact for strategic business discussions, long range supply and capacity planning, and business development
• Management of supplier performance (monthly/annually)
• Serve as an escalation point for manufacturing operations team members for performance or contract issues with suppliers
• Lead annual business review meetings (BRMs)
• Lead the assessment and mitigation of supplier risks through regular supplier risk management processes
• Responsible for preparation, reviewing, challenging, and tracking of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Technical Development. Quality Assurance, Analytical Operations etc.)
• Lead and/or support site assessment teams (SATs) in the assessment and selection of suppliers
• Negotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Services Agreements and Work Orders
• Support make vs. buy analysis
• Coordinate/lead meetings internally and with CMO's and publish meeting minutes.
• Provide leadership and training to other department personnel
• Develop budgets and accurately report accruals to Finance if/as needed
• Participates in solving issues of high complexity.
• Communicates issues to line manager and project teams in a timely manner
• 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
• Stay informed and knowledgeable of relevant development and commercial CDMO supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to potential or known Gilead pipeline needs.
• Collaborate and establish regular meetings with key stakeholders and partners to ensure outsourced needs are met
• Organize and participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with global CMOs; work closely with Gilead teams to establish agenda and keep track of key decisions

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ Years with BS/BAOR
• 8+ Years with MS/MA or MBA

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and at least 5 years in a strategic sourcing (or equivalent) function
• Prior experience leading outsourced development and manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliers
• Understanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticals
• Knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820)
• Ability to lead cross functional teams
• Strong people management skills
• Experience negotiating supply 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 issues to senior management
• Ability to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
• Ability to solve 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

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: $182,070.00 - $235,620.00. 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*.

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.