Assoc Director, Supply Chain at Gilead Sciences

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Doctorate and 5+ years of relevant experience OR
Master’s and 8+ years of relevant experience OR
Bachelor’s and 10+ years of relevant experience
Preferred: Experience in supply planning or related role

Responsibilities

Act as a primary partner to regional commercial supply chain leads to understand regional demand planning trends, market access changes, promotional campaigns, and product lifecycle events
Ensure demand signals from regional planning teams are accurately reflected and integrated into the end-to-end supply plans
Facilitate regular communication and alignment sessions with regional leads to validate assumptions, reconcile forecast discrepancies, and adjust supply plans accordingly
Develop, maintain, and execute detailed commercial supply plans that reflect the latest demand insights and manufacturing capacities
Utilize SAP ERP and Kinaxis RapidResponse to build and monitor supply plans, adapting quickly to changes in demand or supply constraints
Work closely with internal and external manufacturing sites to confirm production schedules support demand trends and commercial priorities
Collaborate with regional supply leads to optimize inventory positions, balancing customer service levels with cost efficiency
Support supply allocation decisions during constrained supply scenarios by leveraging insights from demand trends
Partner with Commercial Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to ensure supply plans support overall business objectives
Participate in regional and global S&OP processes, providing supply planning expertise and demand-supply reconciliation
Support change management initiatives impacting supply plans resulting from commercial or regulatory changes
Track and report key supply planning metrics including supply plan adherence, inventory levels, and service performance
Provide timely updates and escalations to leadership and stakeholders based on supply-demand alignment

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Demand Planning

SAP ERP

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Supply Planning

Commercial Supply Chain

Small Molecule

Biologics

Gilead Sciences

Develops and commercializes biopharmaceuticals

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines for various medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular issues. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new therapies, which are then marketed to healthcare providers, hospitals, and pharmacies after receiving regulatory approval. Gilead differentiates itself from competitors through its strong commitment to R&D and strategic partnerships, such as with SAP Ariba, to enhance its operations and product offerings. The company's goal is to improve health equity and access to care globally, working with communities to ensure that its medicines reach those in need.

Foster City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1987Year Founded

$15,873.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid family time off and paid parental time off

Generous 401(k) contribution matching

Comprehensive medical plans that cover both physical and mental healthcare

Global Wellbeing Reimbursement

Time Off

Global Volunteer Day

Giving Together Program

Employee Support Programs

Flexible Work Options

Risks

Increased competition in HIV treatment from ViiV Healthcare's expanding drug portfolio.

Regulatory scrutiny over drug pricing could impact Gilead's U.S. market operations.

Patent expirations, like Truvada's, lead to increased generic competition and revenue loss.

Differentiation

Gilead's lenacapavir is recognized as the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year for HIV care.

Partnerships with LEO Pharma and Tubulis enhance Gilead's focus on inflammatory and cancer therapies.

Gilead's commitment to health equity initiatives like COMPASS and HepConnect sets it apart.

Upsides

Gilead's strategic partnerships expand its reach in inflammatory and oncology drug markets.

Investment in digital health technologies enhances Gilead's R&D and patient engagement.

Focus on sustainability improves Gilead's operational efficiency and corporate reputation.

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