Sr Director, Supply Chain

Gilead Sciences•Parsippany, NJ

1d•$243,100 - $314,600

About The Position

Gilead is seeking a Senior Director of Digital Technology to lead digital strategy and transformation for its Global Supply Chain. The role is part of the Global Supply Chain Strategy and Operations team and is responsible for developing the digital enablement roadmap, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and overseeing implementation of emerging technologies, including AI. The position champions data-driven, digitally enabled ways of working and leads a team of data scientists. It reports to the Executive Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy and Operations and partners with Global Supply Chain leadership, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, and the broader Gilead digital ecosystem. The Senior Director develops and refines a Global Supply Chain digital roadmap aligned with organizational priorities and enterprise platforms; translates business needs into enterprise investment cases; and leads business-case development and ROI analysis. The role promotes innovation and continuous improvement by applying data science and AI, identifying digital solutions across supply planning, production planning, logistics, and distribution, and leading change management, upskilling, communications, and user adoption. In partnership with operational excellence teams, the role designs, digitizes, and automates processes. The position also coordinates digital pilots and implementations, evaluates technology providers and develops strategic vendor partnerships, and fosters relationships with internal and external stakeholders. It represents Global Supply Chain in PDM digital and data governance groups and aligns initiatives with data governance, structured data, and broader PDM digital programs. The leader is expected to create an inclusive, collaborative environment and mentor and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

PhD, or MS with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, or BS with at least 12 years of relevant professional experience.
Proven experience integrating data and digital tools.
Comprehensive understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry, R&D, product commercialization, and the regulatory framework.
Experience designing, selecting, and implementing digital tools such as planning tools, SAP, reporting and analytics, and AI.
Understanding of structured content, automation, and enterprise knowledge systems.
Ability to align Global Supply Chain needs with enterprise platforms and solutions, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and long-term business value.
Proven success leading digital initiatives from strategy through implementation.
Established data acumen, including understanding of advanced analytics, data architecture, and data engineering.
Strong AI fluency, with experience deploying everyday AI tools and custom AI and digital solutions in a technical environment.
Ability to collaborate with scientists, engineers, IT, manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
Ability to inspire adoption and build digital fluency across teams.
Track record of building and managing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Training or certification in data science, informatics, or digital transformation.
Knowledge of data governance principles, systems integrations, and metadata management.

Responsibilities

Develop and continuously refine the Global Supply Chain Digital Enablement roadmap in alignment with organizational priorities and enterprise platforms.
Translate Global Supply Chain digital needs into business cases for enterprise investments.
Lead business-case development and ROI analysis for digital investments, communicating trade-offs among speed, cost, and scope to leadership.
Define and communicate a vision for digital transformation within Global Supply Chain.
Apply data science and AI models to transform ways of working and accelerate supply chain operations.
Drive strategic data-centric solutions that enable product supply to patients.
Partner with IT to identify emerging digital tools for supply planning, production planning, logistics, and distribution.
Lead change management, including upskilling, communication planning, and user adoption.
Partner with Global Supply Chain and PDM operational excellence teams to design, digitize, and automate processes.
Work with the Global Supply Chain community to identify opportunities for digital solutions to remove friction or enable innovation.
Partner with IT to identify, evaluate, and develop strategic relationships with technology providers.
Drive digital pilots and implementations with key stakeholders.
Build relationships with internal partners, including IT, Quality, and Manufacturing, as well as external vendors.
Bridge Global Supply Chain and PDM digital governance groups, representing Global Supply Chain in PDM Digital and Data Program committees and structured content working groups.
Align work with data governance, structured data initiatives, and broader PDM digital programs.
Create a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork and effective communication.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists.
Model inclusion, develop employee talent through coaching and feedback, and empower the team by aligning goals and removing barriers.