Trade Operations Specialist at Gilead Sciences

Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom

Gilead Sciences Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong operational and analytical skills
  • Understanding of the distribution landscape
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to effectively interact with local, regional, and global teams
  • Capability to coordinate between parties on top priorities

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Dublin distribution team to ensure on-time fulfilment of all distributor orders
  • Address ad-hoc requests, including expedited orders, shipment delays, import permit coordination, shelf-life requirements, and artwork changes
  • Collaborate with global trade operations (GTO) on solutions to significant ad-hoc trade challenges
  • Schedule and conduct regular meetings with distributor demand planning teams and trade representatives to discuss demand plans, open issues, risks, and opportunities related to supply and inventory management
  • Maintain tracker of open orders and planned shipment dates, ensuring alignment to demand plans or managing deviations
  • Meet monthly with Gilead demand planner to discuss latest demand information (incomplete in description)
  • Support and optimize trade operational functions for EDM and Greece/Cyprus
  • Work with key distributor partners across countries for smooth, efficient, and compliant trade operations
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Global Trade Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Regulatory, Commercial business) and external distributors
  • Solve operational challenges, optimize trade processes, and ensure distributors meet performance and contractual targets
  • Build strong relationships with distributors and identify process improvements
  • Ensure seamless execution of trade strategies aligned with business objectives
  • For GR/CY Trade Ops (30%): Collaborate with local Trade Ops team on regulatory, legal, and tax requirements; participate in demand forecasting, ERP-related projects, logistics operations, etc

Skills

Trade Operations
Distributor Management
Supply Chain
Customer Service
Regulatory Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Analytical Skills

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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