Sr Manager, Supplier Strategy and Management, Biologics
About The Position
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. The Sr. Manager, Supplier Strategy and Management, Biologics owns the business relationships with multiple suppliers of biologics direct materials. The relationships managed by the Sr. Manager, SSM, Biologics will normally be under the direction of a Sr. Director or Director of SSM. This includes ownership of the strategy, selection, risk, and performance management of suppliers providing biologics direct materials consumed in manufacturing. This role is responsible for both the strategic and tactical business management of these supplier relationships. We are seeking a high energy, “go- getter” who will use their business savvy and technical experience to help drive high performance from our partners. You will have responsibility for indirectly leading and influencing others, bidding, selecting, and managing multiple material suppliers. This role is based in Foster City, CA.
Requirements
- 8+ Years with BS/BA
- OR
- 6+ Years with MS/MA or MBA
Nice To Haves
- 8+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and a BA or BS degree; an MA/MBA degree may be considered as 2 years of relevant experience and Ph.D. may be consider as 4 years’ experience.
- Understanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticals
- Knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820)
- Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP system and project management software
- Ability to lead cross functional teams
- Strong people management skills
- Experience negotiating contractual agreements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skills
- Ability to develop concise presentations to convey complex issues to senior management
- Ability to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
- Ability to solve highly complex problems through ingenuity and collaboration with subject matter experts and other key stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Project management experience and/or certification are a plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for business discussions, long range supply and/capacity planning, and business development
- Management of supplier performance (daily/monthly/annually)
- Manage the day-to-day performance of assigned suppliers and serve as an escalation point for issue resolution for other functional areas and both internal and external manufacturing sites
- Serve as an escalation point for manufacturing operations team members for recurrent or chronic performance issues with suppliers
- Lead annual business review meetings (BRMs) with assigned suppliers (if/as applicable)
- Lead the assessment and mitigation of supplier risks through regular supplier risk management processes
- Responsible, under the direction of a Sr. Director or Director of SSM, for preparing, reviewing, challenging, and tracking of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Technical Development. Quality Assurance, Analytical Operations etc.)
- Under the direction of a Sr. Director or Director of SSM, negotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Services Agreements and Work Orders
- In collaboration with Product and Portfolio Strategy team members, identify and manage strategic suppliers of biologics direct materials in alignment with network supply chain strategies
- Identify and manage strategic suppliers of direct materials in alignment with approved Category Management Team (CMT) strategies
- Support make vs. buy analysis
- Lead and participate in Operational Excellence projects
- Coordinate/lead meetings internally and with suppliers, publishes meeting minutes
- Provide leadership and training to other department personnel
- Develop budgets and accurately report accruals to Finance if/as needed
- Participates in solving issues of high complexity
- Communicates issues to line manager and project teams in a timely manner
- Support product team needs for the selection of material suppliers to provide required supplies from development through commercialization
- Lead and/or support site assessment teams (SATs) in the assessment and selection of biologics direct material suppliers
- Stay informed and knowledgeable of relevant development and commercial material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to potential or known Gilead pipeline needs
- Establish quality and technical execution expectations with vendors
- Collaborate and establish regular meetings with key stakeholders and partners to ensure outsourced needs are met
- Organize and participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with global suppliers; work closely with Gilead teams to establish agenda and keep track of key decisions
Benefits
- company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- discretionary annual bonus
- discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
