Associate Director, Master Production Planner

Gilead Sciences Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. in Maryland is seeking an Associate Director, Master Production Planner to translate global supply strategies into an integrated master production schedule across internal and external manufacturing networks.

You will partner with Global Network Planning, Site Supply Chain Planning, and Quality teams to drive 6-24 month planning, manage the 4-month frozen window, and lead scenario modeling to mitigate risks and ensure product availability.

Responsibilities

• Translate global demand signals into feasible, detailed site-level production schedules.
• Lead integration between Global Network Planning and Site Planning teams to ensure alignment on feasibility, constraints and assumptions.
• Own and govern the 24-month master production schedule for DS, DP, and FG across internal and external manufacturing nodes.
• Build batch sequences, production cycles, campaign structures, and capacity allocations.
• Maintain MPS stability within the 4-month frozen window while enabling appropriate agility outside it.
• Lead scenario modeling and recommend adjustments in response to supply risks, capacity shifts, regulatory changes, and demand variability.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Materials to confirm long-lead material readiness and supplier feasibility.

Job description

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

AtGileadour 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.As an Associate Director, Master Production Planner at Gilead you are responsible for translating global supply strategies into an integrated, feasible, and optimized master production schedule (MPS) across the internal and external manufacturing network.

This role acts as the primary conduit between Global Network Planning and Site Supply Chain Planning, ensuring that long‑range strategies and demand signals convert into executable and stable production plans.

The role governs planning outside and inside the 4‑month planning time fence, driving proactive risk mitigation in the 6-24‑month horizon and protecting execution stability within the frozen window.

Responsibilities

Global‑to‑Site Planning Integration

• Translate global demand signals, inventory policies, and supply network strategies into feasible, detailed site‑level production schedules.
• Lead integration between Global Network Planning and Site Planning teams to ensure alignment on feasibility, constraints, and assumptions.
• Reconcile the Global Supply Plan (GSP) with Site Rough‑Cut Capacity Plans (RCCP), resolving discrepancies prior to execution.

Master Production Scheduling (MPS) Leadership

• Own and govern the 24‑month master production schedule for DS, DP, and FG across internal and external manufacturing nodes.
• Build batch sequences, production cycles, campaign structures, and capacity allocations.
• Ensure MPS stability within the 4‑month frozen window while enabling appropriate agility outside it.
• Lead scenario modeling and recommend adjustments in response to supply risks, capacity shifts, regulatory changes, and demand variability.

Planning Outside the 4‑Month Time Fence (Owning the 6-24‑Month Horizon)

The Associate Director governs all planning activities beyond the 4‑month frozen/planning time fence, ensuring feasibility and alignment well ahead of execution.

Responsibilities include:

• Owning the 6‑24‑month unconstrained planning horizon, translating global strategies into forward‑looking production plans.
• Conducting advanced long‑range capacity modeling to identify constraints, maintenance windows, QC load, labor availability, and network balancing needs.
• Running structured scenario analyses for launch acceleration, demand shifts, supply disruptions, regulatory changes, and market expansions.
• Driving early alignment between Global Network Planners and Site Planners to validate assumptions and address issues before the frozen zone.
• Partnering with Procurement and Materials teams to confirm long‑lead material readiness and supplier feasibility.
• Validating feasibility for lifecycle initiatives such as tech transfers, new SKUs, artwork/label updates, and new market entries.
• Leading long‑range planning forums with Global Planning, Site Planning, External Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Technical Operations.
• Identifying long‑range risks and establishing mitigation strategies ahead of the 4‑month window.

Planning Time Fence Governance (4‑Month Frozen Window)

• Maintain governance for all plan changes within the 4‑month frozen window.
• Ensure major planning decisions (campaign timing, capacity adjustments, material commitments) are resolved before entering the frozen horizon.
• Protect execution stability by minimizing late changes and deviations within the fixed window.
• Manage any required exceptions through established supply governance forums.

Internal Manufacturing & Network Coordination

• Serve as the