Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Track and report key commercial supply chain KPIs, including forecast accuracy, OTIF (on-time in-full), backorder levels, and inventory health.
Identify process gaps or inefficiencies and lead regional implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to global process harmonization efforts and represent the region in system or process upgrades (e.g., demand planning tools, ERP improvements).
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, or related field required with 12 years of supply chain experience or 10+ years of related experience with a master's degree.
MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
APICS/CSCP or similar supply chain certification is an asset.
Experience:
Minimum of 10+ years of supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in commercial supply chain roles within biopharma or life sciences .
Strong expertise in demand planning , S&OP leadership , and supply issue resolution in a commercial @context.
Experience working with both small molecule and biologic commercial products is highly desirable.
Prior leadership experience in a regional or matrixed environment is strongly preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong analytical and planning capabilities, with a focus on forecast accuracy and supply continuity.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to senior commercial leadership.
Deep understanding of commercial supply chain drivers in regulated environments.
Proficient in planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis, OMP) and advanced Excel skills.
Agile, solution-oriented, and capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Organizational Reporting:
Reports to the Executive Director, Head of Regional Commercial Supply Chain
Collaborates closely with other Regional Supply Chain Directors to drive harmonization and standardization of process (where appropriate) across the regions.
Travel Requirement:
Up to 25% regional travel; occasional global travel to support global S&OP and leadership meetings.
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: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00. 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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