Senior Manager, Global Clinical Logistics
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 worlds biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gileads 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 were 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.
The Senior Manager, Global Clinical Logistics is a key role supporting the development and execution of the logistics strategy for investigational medicinal products (IMPs) that support critical clinical trials. This position provides the opportunity to lead complex, high-impact initiatives, ensure compliance with international regulatory standards, and drive operational excellence across a global network. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and play a vital role in accelerating the delivery of innovative therapies to patients worldwide.
Job Responsibilities :
- Support the development and execution of the logistics strategy for investigational medicinal products (IMPs), ensuring strict compliance with GDP and international regulations.
- Drive innovation by introducing best practices and new concepts to optimize logistics operations and boost efficiency through the deployment of global standard services.
- Continuously improve operational methods and procedures to streamline processes and elevate performance.
- Manage outsourced distribution for clinical Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Drug Products (DP), ensuring seamless execution, working in partnership with Gileads external partners.
- Maintain precise documentation and reporting to demonstrate operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
- Source, evaluate, and onboard contractors, services, and suppliers essential to logistics operations.
- Track market trends to sustain a competitive and dependable vendor network.
- Collaborate with cross-functional managers and external partners to ensure integrated global operations.
- Train and mentor team members, fostering collaboration to achieve shared organizational goals.
- Ensure full compliance with global regulatory standards across all logistics activities.
- Prepare for and support audits and inspections, maintaining readiness and adherence to quality benchmarks.
- Resolve complex challenges using sound judgment and data-driven decision-making.
- Design and implement work processes and evaluation criteria to maximize operational outcomes.
- Apply advanced logistics expertise to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Champion a culture of innovation, leading initiatives that enhance logistics capabilities and performance.
Basic Qualifications :
Bachelors degree and 8+ years of progressively responsible experience preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.Masters degree and 6+ years of relevant experiencePreferred Qualifications :
Demonstrates ingenuity and innovation in developing solutions to moderately complex problems.Excels in negotiation, with outstanding verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.Possesses strong organizational and time management abilities, with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.Holds working knowledge of GMP, GDP, temperature-controlled shipments, cold-chain integrity, and global regulations to ensure compliance in all logistics activities.Effectively interacts with senior management, thrives in a matrix environment, and leads cross-functional initiatives.Maintains a strong commitment to accuracy, documentation integrity, and adherence to GDP standards.