Sr Director, Supply Chain

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

15h

About The Position

Gilead is seeking a Senior Director of Digital Technology to lead digital strategy, the implementation roadmap, and cross-functional coordination for Global Supply Chain (GSC). The role will transform processes through digital solutions, oversee implementation of emerging technologies—including AI—and promote data-driven, digitally empowered ways of working. The position reports to the Executive Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy and Operations and partners with GSC leadership, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, and the broader Gilead digital ecosystem. The Senior Director will refine the GSC digital enablement roadmap, translate supply-chain needs into enterprise investment cases, and lead business-case development and return-on-investment analysis. The role will advance data- and AI-enabled solutions, evaluate emerging tools, guide change management and adoption, and work with operational excellence teams to design, digitize, and automate processes. It will also coordinate pilots and implementations with technology providers and internal stakeholders, represent GSC in digital governance and program committees, and align work with data governance and structured-data initiatives. The role leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing team of data scientists and is accountable for creating an inclusive, collaborative environment, developing talent, and empowering teams. The position requires a PhD, or an MS with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, or a BS with at least 12 years of relevant professional experience, along with relevant digital, data, supply-chain, and leadership expertise.

Requirements

PhD, or MS with 10 or more years of relevant professional experience, or BS with 12 or more 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, with attention to scalability, interoperability, and long-term business value.
Proven success leading digital initiatives from strategy through implementation.
Understanding of advanced analytics, data architecture, and data engineering.
Strong AI fluency, including experience deploying everyday AI tools and custom AI and digital solutions in a technical environment.
Ability to define and execute a digital and data strategy for global supply chain.
Excellent collaboration skills 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

Continuously refine a Global Supply Chain Digital Enablement roadmap aligned with organizational priorities and enterprise platforms.
Translate Global Supply Chain digital needs into business cases for enterprise-level investments.
Lead business-case development and ROI analysis for digital investments, communicating trade-offs among speed, cost, and scope to leadership.
Articulate a vision for digital transformation within Global Supply Chain.
Use data science and AI models to transform ways of working and accelerate supply chain operations.
Drive data-centric solutions that enable product supply to patients.
Partner with IT to identify emerging supply-chain technologies for supply planning, production planning, logistics, and distribution.
Lead change management, including upskilling, communications planning, and user adoption.
Partner with GSC and PDM operational excellence teams to design, digitize, and automate processes.
Identify opportunities for digital solutions to remove friction or enable innovation across Global Supply Chain.
Partner with IT to identify, evaluate, and form strategic partnerships with technology providers.
Drive digital pilots and implementations with key stakeholders.
Build relationships with internal partners and external vendors.
Bridge Global Supply Chain and PDM digital governance groups.
Represent Global Supply Chain in PDM Digital and Data Program committees and structured content working groups.
Align efforts 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 and embed the value of diverse teams in team management.
Coach employees on current performance and future potential, and ensure they receive feedback and development insight.
Align team goals and purpose with organizational objectives, hold the team accountable, remove barriers, and connect the team to the broader organization.