Associate Director, Supply Chain

Associate Director, CMO Execution (Global External Manufacturing)

Core Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end execution of supply activities across contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).
- Translate forecasted demand into executable supply plans and purchase orders (POs).
- Manage order lifecycle from placement through QA release; ensure timely PO transactions and inventory/consumption reporting.
- Review and validate medium- to long-term forecasts (~24 months); align forecast commitments to contract terms and CMO capacity.
- Act as primary operational interface with CMOs; coordinate manufacturing progress, batch release timelines, and supply commitments.
- Lead GEM CMO Execution engagement forums within the monthly S&OP cycle.
- Identify and resolve supply risks (delays, capacity, quality issues); lead escalation processes and ensure stakeholder alignment.
- Track performance metrics (schedule adherence, production attainment, on-time delivery); conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement.
- People leadership for ~5+ direct reports.

Knowledge/Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication; structured, concise messaging.
- Strong negotiation, organizational, and time-management skills; working knowledge of basic project management tools.
- Ability to interact effectively with senior management.
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain practices/standards and pharmaceutical regulatory guidance (GMPs, ICH Q7A).

Requirements
- 10+ years relevant experience with BS/BA, OR 8+ years with MA/MBA, OR 5+ years with PhD/PharmD.
- Experience purchasing custom chemicals, planning pharmaceutical development, and managing third-party synthesis of intermediates/Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

Preferred
- Experience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable.

Application Instructions
- For current Gilead employees and contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.