Sr Manager, Biologics Warehousing

Biopharma Careers; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Stock options

Paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

Gilead Sciences is seeking a collaborative, action-oriented leader to design, build and operate a next-generation biologics warehouse at our Foster City manufacturing site. This rare opportunity focuses on developing an operational readiness plan, detailing digital supply chain system requirements, and eventually overseeing warehouse operations and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

You will drive the digital backbone of the warehouse, coordinate readiness, and lead a

Qualifications

• Masters with 6+ years or BS with 8+ years in science or business.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP preferred.
• Proven SAP experience in manufacturing or life sciences.
• Knowledge of clinical and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Strategic thinking with ability to influence and challenge status quo.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse startup from concept to operations.
• Drive readiness of a new biologics warehouse, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Own the digital backbone of the warehouse.
• Deliver across construction and systems build.
• Drive a paperless, future-ready environment.
• Establish core warehouse operations.
• Build and lead a high-performing team.
• Integrate with existing operations.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

Masters or BS with 6+ years

Tools

SAP

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

Gilead Sciences is seeking a collaborative, action-oriented leader to help design, build and operate a next-generation biologics warehouse at our Foster City manufacturing site.

This is a rare opportunity to establish a new warehouse operation and create a lasting impact through both the systems you design and the teams you enable. Initial responsibilities will focus on developing an operational readiness plan and detailing requirements for digital supply chain systems. Responsibilities will transition through building the digital systems, coordinating readiness progress, starting up the new GMP facility, and ultimately overseeing warehouse operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse startup from concept to operations
• Drive the operational readiness of a new state-of-the-art biologics warehouse, defining key milestones, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring a successful facility launch.
• Own the digital backbone of the warehouse
• Deliver across construction and systems build
• Drive a paperless, future-ready environment
• Establish core warehouse operations
• Build and lead a high-performing team
• Integrate with existing operations

Qualifications

Requires a Masters degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, or BS with 8+ years of relevant professional experience – a degree in a relevant scientific or business discipline is strongly preferred.

Excellent organizational and communication (both written and verbal) skills.

Experience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable.

The ideal candidate would also have:

• Proven experience using and implementing SAP in a manufacturing or life sciences environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical and commercial manufacturing operations and warehouse management.
• Strategic thinking and ability to influence and constructively challenge the status quo.

The salary range for this position is: $157,590.00 - $203,940.00. 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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