Senior Director, Commercial S&OP Governance & Reporting

Senior Director, Commercial S&OP Governance & Reporting

Location: Foster City, CA |
Job Level: Director |
Remote Type: Onsite Required

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.

• Lead and manage a cross‑functional team to execute the Commercial S&OP strategy.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of Commercial S&OP activities, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
• Drive the creation and maintenance of a positive working environment to maximize productivity, employee engagement and performance.
• Develop and implement strategies and goals for specific products or projects, including the creation and effective communication of supplier, subcontractor and/or vendor agreements.
• Negotiate large contracts involving substantial financial amounts, monitor cost, schedules and performance aspects of major contracts, and drive cost savings through direct negotiation and other sourcing methods.
• Serve as liaison between the company and various governmental agencies and audit agencies as required.
• Conduct formal business reviews with key suppliers, subcontractors and vendors to discuss performance regularly and manage against contract performance.
• Manage outsourced manufacturing activities and compile market intelligence from periodicals, catalogs and other sources.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA, or 8+ years of relevant experience and an MA/MBA.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems and to interact effectively with senior management.
• In‑depth knowledge of industry practices and relevant regulatory guidance, including pharmaceutical GMPs and ICH Q7A.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with basic project‑management knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience in financial aspects of Commercial S&OP operations and proficiency across multiple practices within the Commercial S&OP department.

• Experience in pharmaceutical operations / cGMP environment.
• Experience purchasing custom chemicals, planning pharmaceutical development activities, and managing the third‑party synthesis of intermediates/Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.