Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Sterile Drug Product and Biologics

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.Job Description At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.Key Responsibilities:The Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Sterile Drug Product and Biologics owns the strategic business relationship with multiple contract development and commercial manufacturing organizations (CDMOs). This includes ownership of the strategy, selection, risk, and performance management of CDMOs providing small molecule sterile drug product, biologics drug substance and drug product, and antibody drug conjugates to Gilead.We are seeking a high energy, “go- getter” who will use their business savvy and technical experience to help drive high performance from our partners. You will have responsibility for indirectly leading and influencing others, bidding, selecting and managing multiple CMOs.This position will be based at the Gilead site in Foster City, CA and is eligible for the Gilead GFlex program allowing remote work up to 2 days per weekEssential Functions:Serve as the point of contact for strategic business discussions, long range supply and capacity planning, and business developmentManagement of supplier performance (monthly/annually)Serve as an escalation point for manufacturing operations team members for performance or contract issues with suppliersLead annual business review meetings (BRMs)Lead the assessment and mitigation of supplier risks through regular supplier risk management processesResponsible for preparation, reviewing, challenging, and tracking of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Technical Development. Quality Assurance, Analytical Operations etc.)Lead and/or support site assessment teams (SATs) in the assessment and selection of suppliersNegotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Services Agreements and Work OrdersSupport make vs. buy analysisCoordinate/lead meetings internally and with CMO’s and publish meeting minutes.Provide leadership and training to other department personnelDevelop budgets and accurately report accruals to Finance if/as neededParticipates in solving issues of high complexity.Communicates issues to line manager and project teams in a timely mannerSupport product team (PDM subteam and/or CMC) needs for the selection of external service and/or material suppliers to provide required services and/or supplies from development through commercializationStay informed and knowledgeable of relevant development and commercial CDMO supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to potential or known Gilead pipeline needs.Collaborate and establish regular meetings with key stakeholders and partners to ensure outsourced needs are metOrganize and participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with global CMOs; work closely with Gilead teams to establish agenda and keep track of key decisions Basic Qualifications:10+ Years with BS/BAOR8+ Years with MS/MA or MBAPreferred Qualifications10+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and at least 5 years in a strategic sourcing (or equivalent) functionPrior experience leading outsourced development and manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliersUnderstanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticalsKnowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820)Ability to lead cross functional teamsStrong people management skillsExperience negotiating supply agreementsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skillsAbility to develop concise presentations to convey issues to senior managementAbility to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive mannerAbility to solve complex problems through ingenuity and collaboration with subject matter experts and other key stakeholdersAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentProject management experience and/or certification are a plusThis position may require up to 20% domestic and/or international travelPeople 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 poten