Sr Manager, Biologics Warehousing
Gilead Sciences
August 15, 2026
On-site
San Francisco Bay Area
Operations
Job Description:
Gilead Sciences is seeking a collaborative, action-oriented leader to help design, build and operate a next-generation biologics warehouse at our Foster City manufacturing site. Responsibilities transition from operational readiness planning and digital supply chain requirements through building digital systems, coordinating readiness, starting up the new GMP facility, and ultimately overseeing warehouse operations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead warehouse startup from concept to operations; drive operational readiness, define milestones, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful facility launch.
- Own the digital backbone of the warehouse; lead design and implementation of SAP and supporting systems bridging warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing execution.
- Deliver across construction and systems build; partner with engineering, IT, and project teams to ensure physical facility and digital infrastructure are designed, delivered, and validated for operational and GMP requirements.
- Drive a paperless, future-ready environment; implement streamlined, compliant, data-driven processes.
- Establish core warehouse operations; define user requirements, develop SOPs, and ensure equipment/utilities/systems are qualified and ready for GMP launch.
- Build and lead a high-performing team; design warehouse organization, recruit talent, and develop onboarding/training.
- Integrate with existing operations; collaborate with established teams to leverage best practices and ensure system consistency.
Qualifications:
- Requires a Master’s degree with 6+ years relevant experience, or BS with 8+ years; degree in a relevant scientific or business discipline strongly preferred.
- Excellent organizational and communication (written/verbal) skills.
- Experience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable.
The Ideal Candidate Would Also Have:
- Proven SAP use/implementation in manufacturing or life sciences.
- Strong understanding of clinical/commercial manufacturing operations and warehouse management.
- Strategic thinking; ability to influence and constructively challenge the status quo.
Application instructions:
- For current Gilead employees and contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Gilead Sciences is seeking a collaborative, action-oriented leader to help design, build and operate a next-generation biologics warehouse at our Foster City manufacturing site. Responsibilities transition from operational readiness planning and digital supply chain requirements through building digital systems, coordinating readiness, starting up the new GMP facility, and ultimately overseeing warehouse operations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead warehouse startup from concept to operations; drive operational readiness, define milestones, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful facility launch.
- Own the digital backbone of the warehouse; lead design and implementation of SAP and supporting systems bridging warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing execution.
- Deliver across construction and systems build; partner with engineering, IT, and project teams to ensure physical facility and digital infrastructure are designed, delivered, and validated for operational and GMP requirements.
- Drive a paperless, future-ready environment; implement streamlined, compliant, data-driven processes.
- Establish core warehouse operations; define user requirements, develop SOPs, and ensure equipment/utilities/systems are qualified and ready for GMP launch.
- Build and lead a high-performing team; design warehouse organization, recruit talent, and develop onboarding/training.
- Integrate with existing operations; collaborate with established teams to leverage best practices and ensure system consistency.
Qualifications:
- Requires a Master’s degree with 6+ years relevant experience, or BS with 8+ years; degree in a relevant scientific or business discipline strongly preferred.
- Excellent organizational and communication (written/verbal) skills.
- Experience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable.
The Ideal Candidate Would Also Have:
- Proven SAP use/implementation in manufacturing or life sciences.
- Strong understanding of clinical/commercial manufacturing operations and warehouse management.
- Strategic thinking; ability to influence and constructively challenge the status quo.
Application instructions:
- For current Gilead employees and contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.