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.

• 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 (Clin Ops, 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).

• Able to develop complex concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Able to develop solutions to complex problems which require an in depth degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovativeness.
• Challenges are frequently unique and solutions may serve as precedent for future decisions, which affect the entire organization.
• Recommends organizational objectives and interprets company policies.
• Establishes organizational policies in a major segment of the company.
• Able to interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to department policies.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects of Supply Chain operations.

• Manages the planning, development, implementation, administration and budgeting of the production planning, purchasing, material control, inventory control and shipping/receiving functions.
• Provides department management with the coordination of activities and resolution of issues and potential problems related to production planning, procurement, and material management, making or recommending appropriate decisions consistent with strategic direction.
• Implements and maintains material control systems, policies, processes and procedures ensuring that a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
• Ensures that personnel, equipment, material and services are provided as needed to maintain acceptable inventory levels.
• Coordinates interdepartmental…