Senior Director, Commercial S&OP Governance & Reporting

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Job Description
 

Senior Director, Commercial S&OP Governance & Reporting, Foster City, CA

Knowledge:

• Able to develop solutions to a wide range of complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Able to create written communication that is properly structured providing clear, concise messages that draw well supported conclusions.
  Strong negotiation skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills, including working knowledge of basic project management tools and techniques.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management.
• In depth understanding and application of relevant principles, concepts, practices, and standards, along with an in depth knowledge of industry practices.
• Solid working knowledge of relevant regulatory guidance, including pharmaceutical GMPs and ICH Q7A.
• Able to apply established organizational policies, and interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to department policies and procedures as needed.
• May require familiarity with the technologies, strengths, and weaknesses of a wide variety of fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the financial aspects of Supply Chain operations.
  Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and proficiency across multiple practices within Supply Chain department, to understand, coordinate and communicate across the competing demands of each.

Specific Education & Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA;

Or

• 8+ years of relevant experience and a MA/MBA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable.
• May require experience purchasing custom chemicals, planning pharmaceutical development activities, and managing the third-party synthesis of intermediates/Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Works on problems of moderate to advanced complexity where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.
• Provides leadership, direction and management of a team, to support execution of the Supply Chain strategy.
• Provides supervision, training, guidance and performance management to department personnel.
• Creates and maintains a positive working environment to ensure high productivity, employee engagement and performance.
• Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the operation of Supply Chain activities, ensuring all relevant regulatory requirements are met.
• Develops and implements strategies and goals for specific products or projects.
  Creates and effectively communicates supplier, subcontractor and/or vendor agreements and opportunities to the organization.
• Implements and maintains material and production control systems, policies, processes and procedures ensuring that a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
• May serve as liaison between the company and the various governmental agencies and/or audit agencies as required.
• Reviews, and/or implements changes to controlled documents as needed. May author sections of regulatory documents.
• Negotiates large contracts involving substantial financial amounts. Monitors cost, schedules and performance aspects of major contracts. Drives cost savings through direct negotiation and other sourcing methods.
• May execute supplier agreements in conjunction with Legal and internal clients to ensure contracts terms and conditions are in compliance with corporate and purchasing guidelines.
• Conducts formal business reviews with key suppliers, subcontractors and/or vendors to discuss performance on a regular basis. Manages against contract performance to ensure that agreed upon cost, service, quality, schedule and flexibility goals are met.
• May manage outsourced manufacturing activities.
• Compiles information from periodicals, catalogs, and other sources to keep informed on relevant market and competitor information.

 

The salary range for this position is: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00. 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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