Director, (Clinical) Supply Chain

Gilead Sciences Inc.; West Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 191,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking a senior leader to oversee production planning, purchasing, and material control across the supply chain. The role emphasizes budgeting, policy interpretation, and collaboration with QA, manufacturing, and engineering teams to meet production demands.

Candidates should have extensive experience in supply chain finance and organizational policy, with a track record of delivering optimized material flow in a complex, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Develops complex concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Interprets and recommends modifications to department policies.
• Demonstrates understanding of financial aspects of Supply Chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Manages planning, development, implementation, administration and budgeting of production planning, purchasing, material control, inventory control and shipping/receiving functions.
• Coordinates with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering and Contract Administration to resolve issues.
• Maintains material control systems and policies to ensure timely delivery of materials for production.
• Ensures adequate personnel, equipment, and materials to meet inventory targets.
• May liaison with governmental/regulatory agencies as required.

Skills

Production planning

Budgeting

Cross-department coordination

Education

BS/BA in a related field

MA/MBA

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

Knowledge

• Able to develop complex concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Able to develop solutions to complex problems which require an in-depth degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovativeness.
• Challenges are frequently unique and solutions may serve as precedent for future decisions, which affect the entire organization.
• Recommends organizational objectives and interprets company policies.
• Establishes organizational policies in a major segment of the company.
• Able to interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to department policies.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects of Supply Chain operations.

Specific Education & Experience Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or
• 10+ years of relevant experience and a MA/MBA.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Manages the planning, development, implementation, administration and budgeting of the production planning, purchasing, material control, inventory control and shipping/receiving functions.
• Provides department management with the coordination of activities and resolution of issues and potential problems related to production planning, procurement, and material management, making or recommending appropriate decisions consistent with strategic direction.
• Implements and maintains material control systems, policies, processes and procedures ensuring that a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
• Ensures that personnel, equipment, material and services are provided as needed to maintain acceptable inventory levels.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering and Contract Administration.
• Provides expertise and guidance in establishment and maintenance of the production control system.
• May serve as liaison between the company and the various governmental agencies. Directly interfaces with regulatory agencies as required.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering and Contract Administration.
• Reviews, approves and/or implements changes to controlled documents as needed.
• Develops new applications for the department, based on professional principles and theories.
• May negotiate major contracts involving large financial amounts. Monitors cost, schedules and performance aspects of major contracts.

The salary range for this position is: $191,250.00 - $247,500.00. 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.

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