Associate Director, Strategy, Process & Systems – Supply Chain

Gilead Sciences

. Own and continuously improve end-to-end SSM business processes and enabling systems across commercial small molecule, biologics, clinical packaging, direct materials and devices .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $182,070 - $235,620 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end SSM business processes, including governance, risk management, and supplier engagement. Proficient in leading digital initiatives and utilizing analytics for operational reporting within regulated environments.

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End-To-End SSM Business ProcessesCMO/CDMO Relationship ManagementESG Scope 3 Supplier EngagementSAP-Enabled ProcessesProject Management

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Hard Skills

Contract Lifecycle GovernanceSupplier Risk ManagementAnalytics and Visualization ToolsStrategic SourcingPerformance Management ProcessesRegulated Manufacturing KnowledgeGMP FamiliarityContinuous Improvement InitiativesCross-Functional Process LeadershipSupplier Segmentation

Soft Skills

People LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationNegotiationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAPDigital ToolsEnterprise SystemsOperational Reporting ToolsLean

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyExternal ManufacturingSupply ChainProcurementClinical PackagingDirect MaterialsSmall MoleculeBiologicsCombination Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and continuously improve end-to-end SSM business processes and enabling systems across commercial small molecule, biologics, clinical packaging, direct materials and devices
Serve as Global Process Owner for the SSM process library across GSC and PDM functions
Define standardized workflows, decision rights, controls, templates and escalation paths for contracting, risk management, supplier governance, segmentation, pricing and performance monitoring
Lead SSM digital and systems initiatives, including business representation for SAP and other enterprise or functional tools
Translate business requirements into practical process and system solutions
Establish process documentation, training, adoption measures and continuous-improvement roadmaps
Lead or support strategic initiatives across Product Development & Manufacturing and Global Procurement and Operations
Provide backup contract-negotiation support to modality managers and other SSM leaders
Lead the CMO Risk Management Program and quarterly risk assessments, reporting results to senior management
Facilitate cross-functional risk reviews, assign mitigation ownership and escalate material risks
Lead annual supplier segmentation and governance processes
Develop and maintain SSM metrics, dashboards and executive reporting
Monitor pricing trends and coordinate system updates
Update PIR pricing in SAP, support should-cost modeling database and contract compliance
Represent SSM in SAP, CTPAT, ESG audits, due diligence and other strategic or compliance programs
Lead ESG Scope 3 target support, supplier tender surveys and supplier audits
Lead or support internal audits and remediation activities
Provide project leadership for departmental strategic-roadmap and capability-building initiatives
Create inclusion, develop talent and empower teams as a people leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years’ experience OR Master's Degree and 8 years’ experience OR PhD /PharmD and 5 years’ experience
Commercial and clinical external manufacturing experience across small molecule/API or OSD, biologics, clinical packaging, direct materials, devices or combination products
CMO/CDMO relationship management and governance experience
ESG Scope 3 supplier engagement, tender surveys or supplier audits experience
Experience with analytics and visualization tools for operational and executive reporting
Relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, external manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, supplier management, business operations or a related regulated environment
Experience leading cross-functional processes, governance forums and transformation or continuous-improvement initiatives
Experience with strategic sourcing, contracting, contract lifecycle governance and negotiations involving complex external partners
Experience designing or operating supplier/CMO risk-management, segmentation, governance and performance-management processes
Working knowledge of regulated manufacturing and quality environments; familiarity with GMP expectations and relevant controls is strongly preferred
Experience serving as a business process owner or business lead for enterprise systems, digital tools, analytics or SAP-enabled processes
Project or program management experience; Lean, Six Sigma, PMP or comparable certification is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives eligibility
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance