Associate Director Operational Excellence at Gilead Sciences

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Gilead Sciences Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt certified
  • Degree qualified
  • Extensive experience
  • Proven capability

Responsibilities

  • Lead the deployment and execution of Operational Excellence strategy across the site, aligning with global and local strategic focus areas, priorities and initiatives
  • Act as a change agent to foster a mature culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation at the site
  • Buildout of Site KPI Dashboard ensuring alignment, visibility and accountability with tiered performance management boards
  • Support the preparation of Quarterly Business Reviews with site KPI dashboard, OE and strategy execution updates
  • Leading the development and execution of site strategy focus area priorities / initiatives as required
  • Identifies a pipeline of improvement projects by evaluating the value stream for waste, complexity and facilitates the implementation of solutions
  • Supports the facilitation of cross-functional problem-solving sessions to address site-specific challenges using structured problem solving & provision of updates at governance forums
  • Supports the organization through the execution of Value Stream Mapping, Kaizens & Gemba’s
  • Drives implementation and embedding of leader standard work, structured problem solving and 7S at Ireland Manufacturing
  • Champions the use of analytics in driving excellence in execution & decision making
  • Business Process Owner for Eviview CI system for OE related modules & liaison with vendors as required
  • Collaboration and communication with all levels of the Organisation and associated stakeholder management
  • Build operational excellence capability by delivering structured problem solving, Yellow Belt & Green Belt & training
  • Provides mentorship to the site OE Advocate team, Yellow Belt /Green Belt / Black Belt candidates and kaizen teams focused on rapid improvements as needed
  • Chairs the site OE Advocate team to collaboratively drive the OE Site Strategy across the business and coordination of OE recognition events
  • Collaborates across PDM Manufacturing sites to implement shared and harmonised processes
  • Participates in the PDM Operational Excellence Community & collaborates in the development of the OE Strategy

Skills

Operational Excellence
Continuous Improvement
Change Management
Portfolio Management
Strategic Planning
Manufacturing Operations
Leadership

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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