Sr Supply Chain Specialist
Gilead Sciences
August 10, 2026
On-site
San Francisco Bay Area
Operations
The Sr Supply Chain Specialist (Global Clinical Supply Chain Delivery) manages the execution and oversight of global clinical trial material distribution to depots and investigator sites. Independently manages complex shipments, monitors delivery risks, and partners cross-functionally to help ensure uninterrupted patient supply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage global clinical supply delivery activities (depot, site, cross-border shipments) to support study timelines and patient supply continuity.
- Analyze shipment/inventory/distribution risks; resolve issues using data-driven decision-making to protect delivery performance.
- Manage stock transfers, returns, adjustments, and discrepancy resolution across distribution networks.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, depots, couriers, freight forwarders, and external partners to optimize execution and issue resolution.
- Support document upload and functional QC reviews for eTMF filings.
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
- Ensure delivery activities/documents comply with cGMP, GDP, SOPs, safety practices, import/export requirements, and company standards.
- Develop tracking tools, dashboards, metrics, and standardized processes to improve visibility and performance.
- Support business process improvements and system enhancements (ERP/IRT) and operational excellence.
- Review/approve business-critical documentation (shipment records, MT requests, PO/work orders, supporting delivery documents).
- Mentor and train less experienced team members.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field + 5+ years relevant experience, OR Master’s degree + 3+ years relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/regulated clinical supply chain; global clinical trial planning and cross-border distribution.
- Import/export, customs clearance, cold-chain, ERP optimization/integration, and advanced metrics/dashboard reporting.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Planning/organizational skills across multiple studies; strong communication and analytical/problem-solving.
- ERP (Oracle/SAP), IRT, shipment tracking, inventory systems, Veeva Vault, Smartsheet, advanced Excel.
- Strong cGMP/GDP/SOP and quality documentation understanding.
People Leader Accountabilities:
- Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Salary range: $117,895.00–$152,570.00; may include discretionary annual bonus, stock-based incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life insurance.
Application Instructions:
- For current employees/contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage global clinical supply delivery activities (depot, site, cross-border shipments) to support study timelines and patient supply continuity.
- Analyze shipment/inventory/distribution risks; resolve issues using data-driven decision-making to protect delivery performance.
- Manage stock transfers, returns, adjustments, and discrepancy resolution across distribution networks.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, depots, couriers, freight forwarders, and external partners to optimize execution and issue resolution.
- Support document upload and functional QC reviews for eTMF filings.
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
- Ensure delivery activities/documents comply with cGMP, GDP, SOPs, safety practices, import/export requirements, and company standards.
- Develop tracking tools, dashboards, metrics, and standardized processes to improve visibility and performance.
- Support business process improvements and system enhancements (ERP/IRT) and operational excellence.
- Review/approve business-critical documentation (shipment records, MT requests, PO/work orders, supporting delivery documents).
- Mentor and train less experienced team members.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field + 5+ years relevant experience, OR Master’s degree + 3+ years relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/regulated clinical supply chain; global clinical trial planning and cross-border distribution.
- Import/export, customs clearance, cold-chain, ERP optimization/integration, and advanced metrics/dashboard reporting.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Planning/organizational skills across multiple studies; strong communication and analytical/problem-solving.
- ERP (Oracle/SAP), IRT, shipment tracking, inventory systems, Veeva Vault, Smartsheet, advanced Excel.
- Strong cGMP/GDP/SOP and quality documentation understanding.
People Leader Accountabilities:
- Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Salary range: $117,895.00–$152,570.00; may include discretionary annual bonus, stock-based incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life insurance.
Application Instructions:
- For current employees/contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.