Manager, Supply Chain Master Data

Job Title

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.

Knowledge

Able to develop solutions to a wide range of moderately complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates good planning and organizational skills coupled with strong time management skills.

Has an aptitude for working with computer systems to plan and manage supply chain requirements.

Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of business operating systems, distribution requirements planning, production scheduling, Oracle / DB2 / Access databases and Microsoft applications (e.g., Excel) as relates to business needs.

Proficiency in ERP system software, with emphasis on Operations / Supply Chain functionality.

Specific Education & Experience Requirements

7+ years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; Or

5+ years of relevant experience and a MA / MBA.

Specific Job Responsibilities

Experience in pharmaceutical operations / cGMP environment highly desirable.

Works on problems of a moderately complex scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

Manages operations and may manage tasks and performance of assigned group of staff in the Supply Chain department, in accordance with the budget.

If responsible for personnel management, selects, develops and evaluates staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Maintains and assists with the implementation of Supply Chain policies, procedures, techniques, standards, and systems.

Contributes to the development of complex new concepts, techniques and standards.

Develop and maintain compliance frameworks, SOP's, WRK, BED, Data Dictionary and audit trails for master data processes.

Implement Assessment Process, Controls and Validations to prevent data errors and duplication.

Develop training materials and conduct sessions for stakeholders on documentation standards and compliance protocols

Support Change Management efforts during system upgrades or process changes

Lead CAPA, Deviation activities for the department

Assists with the preparation of project plans and manages projects to successful and timely completion.

Provides expertise to the team and functional areas to anticipate and identify complex project issues which pose a challenge to achieving strategic goals.

Reviews and assists with planning requirements for business operations. Acts as an advisor to meet schedules and / or resolve technical problems.

Develops and maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities. Simplifies externally-facing documentation to the benefit of customers.

Frequently collaborates with other departments, to ensure functional area resources are sufficient to achieve project goals and objectives. Acts as a relationship manager for cross-functional.

May recommend and assist with the integration of new technologies and / or new processes as needed, to reduce costs.

May assist in the development of operational functional requirements and business process flow architecture of ERP functions and features, in support of Gilead's existing and future business plans.