Executive Director, Head of Regional Commercial Supply Chain

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

About The Position

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. 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. We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the Executive Director, Head of Regional Commercial Supply Chain. This role will lead the team of Regional Commercial Supply Chain Directors across Gilead’s global markets and serve as the primary point of contact for Commercial, Market Access, and Affiliate Operations on all regional supply matters. The Executive Director will oversee end-to-end commercial supply execution, ensure alignment through robust Regional S&OP processes, and lead long-range demand planning and strategic market-specific supply chain initiatives. This role supports both small molecule and biologics portfolios and is instrumental in enabling global product availability, driving launch readiness, and supporting Gilead’s continued growth across all therapeutic areas and geographies.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in global or regional supply chain roles within the biopharmaceutical industry, with exposure to both small molecule and biologics.
Demonstrated experience leading commercial supply chains across multiple markets and product types, including support for launches, tenders, and product lifecycle changes.
Deep expertise in regional S&OP, demand planning, and integration with financial planning processes.
Strong track record as a market-facing supply chain leader, engaging effectively with commercial teams, affiliates, and regulatory functions.
Knowledge of global trade, import/export regulations, and GDP/GxP compliance requirements.
Experienced in managing third-party logistics providers, CMOs, and regional distribution centers.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills; able to operate effectively in a matrixed, global environment.
Familiarity with enterprise systems (SAP), advanced planning tools (e.g., Kinaxis), and analytics platforms preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field with 16+ years of relevant experience is required.
Approximately 25–30% international travel required to support global team engagement and market interaction.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MS) with 14+ years of relevant experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the strategic interface between the global supply chain organization and regional commercial teams, affiliates, and markets, acting as the primary point of contact for commercial supply planning, issue resolution, and strategic alignment.
Represent supply chain in regional governance forums and business reviews, proactively identifying and resolving supply-related risks and opportunities.
Lead Regional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) across all geographies, integrating commercial forecasts with supply capabilities and financial targets.
Own the development and integration of long-range demand planning across the regions, aligning closely with global demand and finance to support capacity planning and strategic sourcing decisions.
Partner with regional finance and commercial leads to ensure alignment of volume projections with market trends, portfolio evolution, and lifecycle management activities.
Drive market-specific supply chain initiatives, including localization strategies, cold chain distribution enhancements, digital transformation projects, and risk mitigation efforts tailored to regional dynamics.
Partner with Commercial, Regulatory, and Government Affairs to anticipate and navigate regional policy changes impacting supply chain operations.
Support Gilead’s growth through launch planning and readiness for new products and indications, ensuring cross-functional alignment and flawless execution.
Lead and mentor a global team of Regional Commercial Supply Chain Directors to deliver world-class customer service, inventory performance, and compliance.
Ensure robust processes for inventory management, order fulfillment, and third-party distribution oversight, meeting or exceeding regional service level agreements (SLAs).
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), drive continuous improvement, and deliver cost-effective supply chain solutions without compromising quality or compliance.
Collaborate with Commercial Supply Planning Leads for each therapeutic area to ensure responsive, compliant, and agile supply chain operations.
Act as a strategic thought partner to the VP, Global Commercial Supply Chain, contributing to the development of global operating models and supply chain network strategies.
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.