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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.
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Job Description
The Senior Manager: Supply Chain for Global Logistics will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the financial integrity, governance, and operational control of pharmaceutical inventory across internal facilities and global third-party logistics partners. The role integrates deep inventory management expertise with strong accounting and internal control accountability in a SOX regulated environment, bolstered by a strong command of outsourced contract logistics and a proven record of driving effective supplier relationships on a global scale. The position serves as a critical liaison across Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality. This role will sit in La Verne, CA.
Knowledge:
Inventory Control & Governance
Own end-to-end inventory control processes for raw materials, API, Drug Product, Britestock, Finished Goods, and clinical inventory.
Develop, maintain, and enforce inventory-related SOPs, policies, and internal controls in compliance with SOX and GxP requirements.
Ensure proper segregation of duties, approval workflows, and documentation for all inventory transactions.
Maintain inventory integrity across Gilead's ERP and warehouse management systems.
Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Inventory Oversight
Serve as the primary owner of inventory governance for all inventory held at Global Logistic's third-party logistics providers.
Review and validate inventory reports from 3PLs, including receipts, shipments, transfers, adjustments, cycle counts, and destruction activities.
Ensure 3PL partners comply with contractual inventory reporting requirements, internal controls, and regulatory standards.
Lead discrepancy investigations with 3PLs, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Quarterly Inventory Reconciliation
Lead and execute quarterly inventory reconciliations between:
ERP/system of record
3PL inventory and movement reports
Identify, analyze, and resolve inventory variances related to timing, valuation, shrinkage, expiry, damage, or process gaps.
Prepare detailed reconciliation schedules, variance explanations, and management review documentation.
Coordinate and validate physical and cycle counts conducted by 3PLs, including count procedures, results review, and formal sign-off.
Financial Accounting & Close Support
Partner Finance to support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to inventory.
Partner with Finance to create reserves for excess and obsolete inventory, and write-offs for expired or destroyed product.
Provide inventory data and analysis for forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.
SOX Compliance & Audit
Own inventory-related SOX controls, including control design, documentation, testing, and remediation.
Perform and review control activities related to inventory transactions, reconciliations, and reporting.
Support internal, external, and regulatory audits by providing inventory documentation, reconciliations, and walkthroughs.
Address audit findings and implement corrective actions to strengthen inventory controls and compliance.
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Ensure compliance regulatory requirements related to pharmaceutical inventory handling, traceability, and record retention.
Maintain accurate lot, batch, serialization, and expiry tracking across systems and 3PLs.
Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to support inspections and audits involving inventory.
Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement
Act as subject matter expert for inventory-related ERP and WMS functionality.
Lead or support system implementations, enhancements, and integrations with 3PL partners.
Develop and maintain inventory KPIs and dashboards (e.g., inventory accuracy, reconciliation status, write-offs, audit findings).
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy, visibility, and control effectiveness.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Lead, mentor, and develop inventory analysts or managers as applicable.
Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Commercial, and Finance teams.
Communicate inventory risks, trends, and performance metrics to senior leadership.
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional analytical and reconciliation skills
Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
Deep understanding of SOX and internal control frameworks
Ability to manage complex inventory data and resolve discrepancies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High integrity and ability to operate in a highly regulated environment
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years' Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Six Years' Experience
OR
Ph.D.
Preferred Qualifications & Competencies
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
6-12+ years of progressive experience in inventory management, inventory accounting, or supply chain finance.
Direct experience managing pharmaceutical inventory held at third-party logistics providers.
Strong hands-on experience with SOX compliance, including control design, documentation, and audit support.
Advanced knowledge of inventory accounting and financial controls.
Strong understanding of outsourced contract logistics and a proven track record in supplier relationship management at a global level.
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or life sciences industries.
Working knowledge of GMP, GDP, FDA/EMA regulations, and audit requirements.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar.
Prior experience serving as an audit lead or primary audit contact for inventory-related processes.
Proficient in SAP S/4 Hana.
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: $143,225.00 - $185,350.00. 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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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 life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
