Director, Global Clinical Supply Chain

Director, Global Clinical Supply Chain

United States - California - Foster City Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain Regular

Gilead's Director, Global Clinical Supply Chain is an end-to-end clinical supply planning leader that provides relevant expertise in a fast-paced biopharmaceutical environment. The Director works internally with other members of Global Supply Chain (GSC) and other Gilead functions – e.g., Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Product Development & Manufacturing (PDM), Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Project Management Office – to develop and formulate supply chain strategies, meet project deliverables, solve business problems and create competitive advantage. This position includes all elements of the clinical supply planning from the protocol design through manufacturing to the ultimate distribution and inventory management of clinical supplies at clinical sites worldwide. The individual has an expert working knowledge of clinical supply chain best practices and experience working with a GxP environment. Has strong cross‑functional, multi‑cultural awareness and communication skills to lead in a fast‑paced, global company.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & FOCUS AREA

• Serves as the clinical supply lead on PDM sub‑teams especially for complex development programs – e.g., late phase, acquisition, partnership / alliance, new modality, etc.
• Leads the development and execution of overall clinical supply strategy and management for clinical development program(s), including management of investigational medicinal product (IMP) for assigned global trials.
• Often in a matrix environment, oversees and supports clinical study planners. Facilitates issue and risk identification, mitigation, resolution and communication.
• Drives decision‑making at cross‑functional teams (ClinOps, PDM sub‑teams) supporting the long‑term vision.
• Identifies, manages and mitigates supply risks at clinical development program level. Leads and drives visible, impactful process improvements, change business and organizational imperatives.
• Authors, revises and reviews standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions and business policies.
• Accountable for clinical supply budget of assigned clinical development program(s).
• Reviews and approves statement of work, purchase orders and invoices.
• Influences, at times drives, program allocations at partners, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).
• Lead or a contributing member to GCSC, GSC or PDM strategic initiatives including and not limited to due diligence resource pool, global drug delivery community, clinical supply integration due to M&A and policy topic member supporting the External Advocacy Steering Team (EAST).

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Job Level : Director

Job Type : Full Time

Location : United States - California - Foster City

Legal note : Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) applies.

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