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.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
The Senior Supply Chain Specialist – Clinical Logistics owns the end-to-end movement, control, and compliance of clinical materials—including clinical cell banks, drug substance (DS), and samples—across a global, highly regulated supply network. This role establishes and optimizes transportation lanes; manages outsourced logistics with CMOs, 3PLs, and CTLs; and serves as the day-to-day relationship point for internal and external stakeholders. Success requires disciplined inventory control, shipment coordination, and meticulous data integrity, all while partnering closely with Trade Compliance, Regulatory, and Quality to uphold GxP, GDP, and company SOPs within a regulated industry.
Key Responsibilities:- Analyze problems of diverse scope, applying data analysis and evaluating identifiable factors to support decision-making.
- Exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve desired outcomes.
- Provide global business process, data flow, and documentation support, including development and implementation of standardized documentation.
- Supervise, mentor, and train less experienced team members; plan, prioritize, and schedule daily activities.
- Conduct performance reviews and support team development initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of new concepts, tools, techniques, and operational standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize enterprise-wide supply chain and operational performance.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP standards, SOPs, and safety practices across all activities.
- Analyze systems and processes to identify impacts on business performance and develop tools and solutions to support operational excellence and Center of Excellence initiatives.
- Support the implementation of new technologies and business processes, including ERP enhancements and system integrations.
- Develop and execute inventory strategies aligned with business goals and supply chain efficiency.
- Assist in defining operational requirements and business process architectures for ERP systems in support of current and future business needs.
- Support project planning and execution, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and within scope.
- Execute and support supply chain planning initiatives to meet departmental and organizational targets.
- Review and approve non-routine and business-critical documentation, including work orders, contracts, purchase orders, and material transfer requests.
- Make decisions aligned with company objectives related to inventory management, production scheduling, procurement, and supplier selection.
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, OR
- Master’s degree (MS/MBA/MA) with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other highly regulated industries.
- Advanced experience with ERP implementation, optimization, or business systems architecture.
- Strong background in supply chain planning, inventory management, and process improvement.
- Demonstrated experience supporting cross-functional and global initiatives.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage supply chain requirements, priorities, and timelines.
- Advanced knowledge of supply chain principles, industry practices, and operational standards.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (with emphasis on Operations and Supply Chain functionality), as well as Oracle, DB2, Access, and advanced Excel.
- Working knowledge of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and production scheduling systems.
- Ability to develop solutions to moderately complex problems requiring ingenuity and innovation.
- Strong understanding of cGMP operations and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work across organizational, geographic, and cultural boundaries.
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or highly regulated industries.
- Advanced experience with ERP implementation, optimization, or business systems architecture.
- Strong background in supply chain planning, inventory management, and process improvement.
- Demonstrated experience supporting cross-functional and global initiatives.
Gilead Sciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gilead Sciences and has not been reviewed or approved by Gilead Sciences.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and fair relative to roles, frequently cited as a standout strength. Feedback suggests compensation compares well within biotech and is a notable reason employees feel valued.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock awards and an employee stock purchase program are consistently described as meaningful parts of total compensation. Equity components are seen as accessible and enhance long‑term wealth building.
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Retirement Support — A strong company 401(k) match with immediate vesting is often singled out as a differentiator. This support is perceived to significantly boost long‑term financial security.
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