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Executive Director, Global Clinical Supply Chain - Oncology

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At Gilead, were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, weve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID19 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 worlds biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of lifechanging scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and were 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.

Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat lifethreatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical planning function within an assigned therapeutic area (TA). Inspire and motivate teams while leading the overall strategy supporting the GCSC function.
• Provide subject expertise on a diverse portfolio of development programs and different therapeutic modalities including small molecules, biologics and cell gene therapy for Gileads global clinical trials.
• Work internally with members in GCSC and other functions including Development Operations, Clinical Operations and Process Development and Manufacturing (PDM) to develop strategies, meet project deliverables, solve business problems and create competitive advantage.
• Oversee endtoend clinical planning and execution from protocol design through manufacturing to distribution and inventory management of clinical supplies worldwide.
• Establish strategies to ensure uninterrupted clinical supply for the overall development portfolio, including managed access programs.
• Lead, develop and manage a team, including recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Drive excellence and accountability for setting clear goals and consistently delivering in alignment with department and enterprise goals.
• Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, working crossfunctionally within PDM and at the enterprise level.
• Champion clinical demand and operation planning (CD&OP) interfacing with leaders from Clinical Operations and PDM subteams.
• Ensure efficient and robust resource allocation for PDM subteams and clinical study teams.
• Drive decisionmaking at crossfunctional teams supporting the longterm vision.
• Manage the departmental budgeting process, forecasting clinical supply spends and estimating headcount requirements.
• Lead TAlevel allocation decisions and influence and negotiate partner performance.

Basic Qualifications

• 16+ Years of relevant industry experience with BA/BS. OR 14+ Years with MA/MS or MBA, PhD or PharmD.
• Expert working knowledge of clinical supply chain best practices and experience working with a GxP environment.
• Strong crossfunctional, multicultural awareness and communication skills to lead in a fastpaced, global company.
• Handson endtoend clinical supply knowledge and experience with clinical trials in oncology while maintaining elevated, strategic oversight at portfolio level.

Preferred Skills

• Degree in a sciencerelated field; MS, PharmD, or MBA desirable.
• Strong clinical supply management experience/knowledge in forecasting, demand/supply planning, IRT systems, inventory management, clinical labeling, distribution including cold chain, import/export, reverse logistics, CMC and GXP regulations.
• Prior experience in complex Oncology trials.
• Proven collaboration, influencing and negotiation skills to work successfully with internal crossfunctional groups and external suppliers.
• Experience with clinical blinding practices in global studies, from Phase 1 to Late Phase.
• Expertise in sourcing and managing comparator drugs and comeds for clinical studies.
• Expert knowledge of FDA GxP standards and regulatory guidance documents such as CFR, Annex13, EUCTR.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and implement best options in alignment with Gileads culture.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer, database and organizational skills. ERP, Planning System and Project management experience a plus.
• Ability to manage resources and timelines for multiple teams with studies of different complexities.

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (Doing Whats Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

Salary Range : $281,010.00 $363,660.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stockbased longterm incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include companysponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

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Seniority level

Not applicable

Employment type

Fulltime

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and TitleI of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.

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