CMO Supply Chain Leader – End-to-End Execution

Biopharma Careers; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, CMO Execution within Global External Manufacturing (GEM) to lead end-to-end supply activities across CMOs.

The role focuses on transforming forecasts into POs, ensuring timely PO processing, and maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration to meet production and regulatory requirements. You will manage a team of 5+ and oversee forecast alignment, escalation management, and performance monitoring while ensuring GMP/ICH compliance within

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of supply plans at CMOs, including PO conversion and lifecycle management.
• Align forecasts with contract terms and CMO capacity.
• Coordinate manufacturing progress, batch release timelines, and supply commitments.
• Identify and resolve supply risks and lead escalation processes.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Education

BS/BA

MA/MBA

PhD/PharmD

Job description

Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, CMO Execution within Global External Manufacturing (GEM) to lead end-to-end supply activities across CMOs.

The role focuses on transforming forecasts into POs, ensuring timely PO processing, and maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration to meet production and regulatory requirements. You will manage a team of 5+ and oversee forecast alignment, escalation management, and performance monitoring while ensuring GMP/ICH compliance within