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1010 Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Sr Manager, Supplier Strategy and Management, Biologics
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What they do
A Director of Procurement or Sourcing directs and oversees the procurement of supplies for a company or organization. Researches pricing trends and manages sourcing of supplies and inventory. Directs staff, develops relationships with suppliers and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
$175,547 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
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.
- getter" who will use their business savvy and technical experience to help drive high performance from our partners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serve as the primary point of contact for business discussions, long range supply and/capacity planning, and business development Management of supplier performance (daily/monthly/annually) Manage the day-to-day performance of assigned suppliers and serve as an escalation point for issue resolution for other functional areas and both internal and external manufacturing sites Serve as an escalation point for manufacturing operations team members for recurrent or chronic performance issues with suppliers Lead annual business review meetings (BRMs) with assigned suppliers (if/as applicable) Lead the assessment and mitigation of supplier risks through regular supplier risk management processes Responsible, under the direction of a Sr. Director or Director of SSM, for preparing, 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.) Under the direction of a Sr. Director or Director of SSM, negotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Services Agreements and Work Orders In collaboration with Product and Portfolio Strategy team members, identify and manage strategic suppliers of biologics direct materials in alignment with network supply chain strategies Identify and manage strategic suppliers of direct materials in alignment with approved Category Management Team (CMT) strategies Support make vs. buy analysis Lead and participate in Operational Excellence projects Coordinate/lead meetings internally and with suppliers, publishes meeting minutes Provide leadership and training to other department personnel Develop budgets and accurately report accruals to Finance if/as needed Participates in solving issues of high complexity Communicates issues to line manager and project teams in a timely manner Support product team needs for the selection of material suppliers to provide required supplies from development through commercialization Lead and/or support site assessment teams (SATs) in the assessment and selection of biologics direct material suppliers Stay informed and knowledgeable of relevant development and commercial material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to potential or known Gilead pipeline needs Establish quality and technical execution expectations with vendors Collaborate and establish regular meetings with key stakeholders and partners to ensure outsourced needs are met Organize and participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with global suppliers; work closely with Gilead teams to establish agenda and keep track of key decisionsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
8+ Years withBS/BA OR
6+ Years with MS/MA orMBA PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
8+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and a BA or BS degree; an MA/MBA degree may be considered as 2 years of relevant experience and Ph.D. may be consider as 4 years' experience. Understanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticals Knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820) Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP system and project management software Ability to lead cross functional teams Strong people management skills Experience negotiating contractual agreements Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skills Ability to develop concise presentations to convey complex issues to senior management Ability to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner Ability to solve highly complex problems through ingenuity and collaboration with subject matter experts and other key stakeholders Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Project management experience and/or certification are a plus This position may require up to 20% domestic and/or international travel People 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 potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
- Empower Teams
- connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem. The salary range for this position is: $157,590.00
- $203,940.
- . For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
- Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.