Sr Manager, Biologics Warehousing

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences in Foster City seeks a collaborative leader to design, build and operate a next-generation biologics warehouse. The role spans startup readiness, digital systems, and a GMP-compliant launch at our Foster City site.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, delivering a digital backbone with SAP, coordinating readiness, and establishing SOPs for a paperless, data-driven operation. A Master’s degree with 6+ years or BS with 8+ years is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced degree with 6+ years relevant experience or 8+ years BS-equivalent.
• Experience in pharmaceutical operations or cGMP environment is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse startup from concept to operations; drive readiness and milestones.
• Own the digital backbone; design/implement SAP and systems linking warehousing, logistics, and MES.
• Deliver across construction and systems build with engineering, IT, and project teams.
• Drive a paperless, data-driven, compliant environment.
• Establish core warehouse operations; define user requirements, SOPs, and qualification of equipment/systems.
• Build and lead a high-performing team; recruit and train staff.
• Integrate with existing operations to leverage best practices and system consistency.

Skills

Warehouse startup

SAP systems

GMP knowledge

Project leadership

Digital systems design

Communication

Education

Master's degree in science or business

BS with 8+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

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. Responsibilities transition from operational readiness planning and digital supply chain requirements through building digital systems, coordinating readiness, starting up the new GMP facility, and ultimately overseeing warehouse operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse startup from concept to operations; drive operational readiness, define milestones, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful facility launch.
• Own the digital backbone of the warehouse; lead design and implementation of SAP and supporting systems bridging warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing execution.
• Deliver across construction and systems build; partner with engineering, IT, and project teams to ensure physical facility and digital infrastructure are designed, delivered, and validated for operational and GMP requirements.
• Drive a paperless, future-ready environment; implement streamlined, compliant, data-driven processes.
• Establish core warehouse operations; define user requirements, develop SOPs, and ensure equipment/utilities/systems are qualified and ready for GMP launch.
• Build and lead a high-performing team; design warehouse organization, recruit talent, and develop onboarding/training.
• Integrate with existing operations; collaborate with established teams to leverage best practices and ensure system consistency.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree with 6+ years relevant experience, or BS with 8+ years; degree in a relevant scientific or business discipline strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication (written/verbal) skills.
• Experience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable.

The Ideal Candidate Would Also Have

• Proven SAP use/implementation in manufacturing or life sciences.
• Strong understanding of clinical/commercial manufacturing operations and warehouse management.
• Strategic thinking; ability to influence and constructively challenge the status quo.