Sr Director, Supply Chain

Gilead Sciences Inc.; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 243,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Discretionary bonus

Stock-based incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Inc. seeks a Senior Director to lead Global Supply Chain Digital Technology, shaping strategy, roadmap, and cross-functional delivery of digital transformations across planning, manufacturing, and distribution.

You will oversee AI-driven initiatives, partner with IT and R&D, mentor a high-performing data science team, and drive data governance and enterprise-scale solutions to improve product supply to patients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Requires PhD or MS with 10+ years of experience
• Alternatively, BS with 12+ years of experience
• Experience integrating data and digital tools
• Biopharma industry knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a digital strategy for Global Supply Chain
• Lead roadmap development and ROI analyses
• Oversee technology pilots with IT and vendors
• Develop and mentor a high-performing data science team
• Collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, and IT across geographies

Skills

Data science

AI experience

Digital transformation

Leadership

Change management

Education

PhD

MS (10+ yrs)

BS (12+ yrs)

Tools

SAP

Planning tools

Analytics

AI tools

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

Head of Global Supply Chain Digital Technology (Senior Director)

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Global Supply Chain Strategy and Operations team as Senior Director of Digital Technology. The successful candidate will lead the digital strategy, implementation roadmap, and cross-functional coordination to transform processes through innovative digital solutions. Candidate will oversee implementation of emerging technologies (including AI), and champion data-driven, digitally empowered ways of working. The Head of GSC Digital Technology will report to the Executive Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy and Operations and partner closely with Global Supply Chain leadership, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Quality and the broader Gilead digital ecosystem.

Strategy and Roadmap Development

Continuously refine a Global Supply Chain Digital Enablement roadmap aligned to organizational priorities and enterprise platforms.

Translate Global Supply Chain-specific digital needs into business cases for enterprise-level investments.

Lead the business case development and ROI analysis for new digital investments, effectively communicating trade-offs between speed, cost, and scope to leadership.

Innovation, Change Leadership, and Continuous Improvement

• Articulate a compelling vision for digital transformation within Global Supply Chain.
• Leverage data science AI models to transform the ways of working and accelerate supply chain.
• Drive strategic data-centric solutions to enable product supply to patients.
• In partnership with IT, scan the digital landscape for emerging tools applicable for supply chain from supply planning, production planning, logistics and distribution.
• Lead change management, including upskilling, communication planning, and user adoption.
• Partner with GSC and PDM operational excellence in designing, digitizing, and automating processes.
• Partner with broader Global Supply Chain community to identify areas where digital can remove friction or enable leapfrog innovation.

Program Delivery and Vendor Coordination

In partnership with IT, identify, evaluate, and create strategic partnerships with established and emerging technology providers to bring cutting-edge solutions and expertise into the organization.

In partnership with key stakeholders, drive digital pilots and implementations.

Foster relationships with internal partners (e.g., IT, Quality, Manufacturing) and external vendors.

Collaboration and Influence

Serve as a bridge between Global Supply Chain and PDM digital governance groups. Represent Global Supply Chain in PDM Digital and Data Program committees and structured content working groups.

Align efforts with data governance, structured data initiatives, and broader PDM digital programs.

Leadership & People Development

Create a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists.

QUALIFICATIONS

Domain Knowledge & Experience

Requires a PhD OR MS with 10+ years of relevant professional experience, OR BS with 12+ years of relevant professional experience.

Proven experience integrating data and digital tools.

Training or certification in data science, informatics and digital transformation preferred.

Comprehensive understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry, R&D, and product commercialization, including the regulatory framework.

Digital & Systems Fluency

Experience designing, selecting, and implementing digital tools such as planning tools, SAP, reporting and analytics, and AI.

Understanding of structured content, automation, and enterprise knowledge systems.

Technical & Strategic Skills

Demonstrated enterprise mindset with ability to align Global Supply Chain needs to enterprise platforms and solutions, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and long-term business value.

Proven success leading digital initiatives from strategy through implementation.

Established data acumen, understanding of advanced analytics, data architecture, and data engineering.

Strong AI fluency with experience deploying both everyday AI tools for general use and custom AI and digital solutions in a technical environment.

Knowledge of data governance principles, systems integrations, and metadata management is a plus.

Leadership & Soft Skills

Visionary leader who can define and execute a digital and data strategy for global supply chain.

Excellent collaborator with scientists, engineers, IT, manufacturing and others.

Change agent with the ability to inspire adoption and build digital fluency across teams.

Track record of building and managing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.

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: $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: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

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

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