Director, GPS Strategic Distributor Relations & Governance Director at Gilead Sciences

Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom

Gilead Sciences Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
  • Experience in distributor management, contract administration, or equivalent roles within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated industries
  • Solid experience working in global functions, influencing above-country stakeholders and aligning regional strategies
  • Highly organized, strategic, and proactive mindset

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a comprehensive 3-year Distributor Strategy for GPS distributor markets, ensuring alignment with Regional ICR, guiding optimization, performance targets, and market-specific initiatives (e.g., LATAM, Africa, Middle East, Asia)
  • Assist Regional Commercial Leads in maintaining and strengthening relationships with distributors, addressing and resolving relationship and performance issues
  • Oversee end-to-end processes for contracting new distributors, onboarding into company systems, and managing offboarding, ensuring compliance with governance policies and regulations
  • Lead cross-functional teams (legal, compliance, commercial, finance) in contracting projects, tracking milestones, and ensuring efficient onboarding and offboarding
  • Organize and facilitate regular governance meetings (monthly, quarterly, steering committees), prepare agendas, track action items, and ensure alignment with policies and standards
  • Support and coordinate the development of training programs to enhance distributor capabilities and operational excellence, conducting or facilitating regular training sessions
  • Drive the consistent application of governance standards across regions, developing regional governance frameworks with standardized procedures and documentation
  • Collaborate closely with Global ICR teams, Regional Commercial Leads, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to facilitate seamless operations, compliance, and development initiatives

Skills

Strategic Planning
Distributor Relations
Governance
Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Partnership Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Framework Implementation
Regional Operations

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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