Associate Director, Procurement Process Excellence

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. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
 

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
 

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Job Description
 

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a Associate Director, Procurement Process Excellence, at Gilead you will ...

Key Responsibilities:

Process Strategy & Roadmap 

• Define and execute the Global Procurement process strategy and multiyear roadmap, aligned with Procurement’s digital roadmap and enterprise business objectives. 

• Establish a prioritized pipeline of continuous improvement initiatives supported by clear governance and decision frameworks. 

Standards, Frameworks & Methodologies 

• Develop and implement standardized frameworks, tools, and best practices for process documentation, optimization, and governance. 

• Champion disciplined problemsolving approaches, including root cause analysis, process design, and redesign methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma). 

Process Improvement & Optimization 

• Lead and oversee endtoend process mapping, redesign, and standardization initiatives, ensuring consistency and adoption across the organization. 

• Identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, automate, and eliminate waste to improve efficiency, scalability, and cycle time. 

Cross Functional Partnership 

• Partner closely with Procurement teams, enterprise functions (e.g., Legal, Finance, IT) and business stakeholders to evaluate currentstate processes and design integrated futurestate solutions. 

• Collaborate with system and operational partners to ensure process improvements are seamlessly enabled through technology and embedded in daytoday operations. 

Adoption, Change & Capability Building 

• Drive adoption of process changes by reinforcing new ways of working, supporting change management efforts, and influencing behavior at all levels. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on endtoend buying and procurement processes. 

Metrics & Governance 

• Define and maintain performance metrics to monitor process effectiveness, outcomes, and longterm sustainability. 

• Establish and manage governance forums to track progress, address risks, and ensure accountability to standards. 

 

Basic Qualifications 

Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years' Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Eight Years' Experience

OR

PhD and Five Years' Experience

Preferred Qualifications 

• Deep expertise in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma), operating models, governance structures, and process mapping tools. 

• Demonstrated success leading crossfunctional process reengineering initiatives, including development of futurestate designs, standard operating procedures, and scalable solutions. 

• Strong command of procurement principles, best practices, and industry standards, with the ability to apply them in complex, global environments. 

• Exceptional written, visual, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, compelling insights for nontechnical audiences. 

• Proven collaborator with a strong track record of influencing stakeholders at all levels and driving change in matrixed organizations. 

• Highly effective consulting and program management capabilities, balanced with a strong bias for execution and results. 

• Systems thinker with enterprisewide perspective, sound judgment, and the ability to quickly establish credibility and trust. 

• Experience delivering complex, largescale initiatives in fastpaced, ambiguous, and evolving environments. 

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: $182,070.00 - $235,620.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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.

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