Director, Supply Chain

Overview

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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 with Global Supply Chain (GSC) and other Gilead functions (Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Product Development & Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and PMO) to develop and formulate supply chain strategies, meet project deliverables, solve business problems and create competitive advantage.

This role covers all elements of clinical supply planning from protocol design through manufacturing to distribution and inventory management of clinical supplies at clinical sites worldwide. The individual has expert knowledge of clinical supply chain best practices in a GxP environment and strong cross-functional, multi-cultural 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 for complex development programs (late phase, acquisition, partnership/alliance, new modality, etc.).
• Leads development and execution of overall clinical supply strategy and management for clinical development programs, including management of investigational medicinal product (IMP) for assigned global trials.
• Oversees and supports clinical study planners in a matrix environment; facilitates issue and risk identification, mitigation, resolution and communication.
• Drives decision-making at cross-functional teams (Clin Ops, PDM sub-teams) to support the long-term vision.
• Identifies, manages and mitigates supply risks at the program level; leads process improvements and organizational imperatives.
• Authors, revises and reviews SOPs, work instructions and business policies.
• Accountable for the clinical supply budget of assigned development programs.
• Reviews and approves statements of work, purchase orders and invoices.
• Influences program allocations at partners and CMOs as needed.
• Leads or contributes to strategic initiatives including due diligence resource pool, global drug delivery community, clinical supply integration due to M&A, and support for the External Advocacy Steering Team (EAST).

Education & Experience Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience in related field with a BS/BA; or
• 10+ years of relevant experience with an MA/MBA.

Key Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to develop complex concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity, creativity and innovativeness.
• Solutions may set precedents affecting the entire organization; typically unique challenges.
• Recommends organizational objectives and interprets company policies.
• Establishes organizational policies in a major segment of the company.
• Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to department policies.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects of supply chain operations.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Manage planning, development, implementation,…