Gilead Sciences Inc

Senior Director, Commercial Supply Chain TA Lead

Gilead Sciences Inc$221K — $286K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field with 14+ years of relevant experience.
  • 15+ years of leadership experience in supply chain roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
  • Expertise in managing global supply chains across development and commercialization phases.
  • Deep understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.).
  • Experience with complex therapeutic modalities like ADCs, biosimilars, or orphan drugs is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the global supply chain strategy for the Therapeutics portfolio.
  • Lead a team of Supply Chain Product Leads for optimization across commercial supply chain.
  • Represent Supply Chain in key governance meetings and committees.
  • Partner with various departments to meet product and business goals.
  • Manage end-to-end supply chain including demand forecasting and logistics.
  • Oversee supply chain readiness for new product launches.
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and monitor performance KPIs.

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Discretionary annual bonus opportunities.
  • Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.
  • Paid time off.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AtGileadour pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world27s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

TheSenior Director, Commercial Supply Chain TA Lead will oversee theend-to-end global supply chain operations, ensuring reliable product availability, compliance, and efficiency across the commercial stages. This role will be responsible for the overallend-to-end supply chain strategy and executionfor all products under the given therapeutic areas across the commercial stages. This role will partner closely with the Executive Director, Head of Regional Commercial Supply Chain to ensure uninterrupted supply of Gilead27s products to regions/markets.

This role requires deep expertise in pharmaceutical supply chains, a strong understanding of the complexities of bothbiologics and small moleculemanufacturing, and a proven track record of operational excellence and leadership in a matrixed, global organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Supply Chain Leadership

  • Develop and execute the global supply chain strategy for the Therapeutics portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives across R&D, manufacturing, commercial, and regulatory functions.

  • Serve as the primary supply chain leader for the TA, providing visibility and guidance from new product introductions through to global commercialization.

  • Direct a team of Supply Chain Product Leads to drive optimization and efficiency across the end-to-end commercial supply chain.

  • Represent Supply Chain in Supply Review Meetings, Global S&OP, Portfolio Review Committees, and Global Program/Product Teams.

2. Cross-Functional Integration

  • Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, R&D, Commercial, and CMC teams to deliver on product and business goals.

  • Lead supply chain governance and decision-making for therapeutic assets, including scenario planning and S&OP processes.

3. Operational Execution

  • Lead end-to-end supply chain management including demand forecasting, supply planning, production planning including performance to plan, inventory management, and logistics.

  • Oversee supply chain integration and readiness for new product launches and lifecycle management.

  • Ensure continuity of supply across all markets, with risk management strategies to mitigate supply disruptions.

4. Risk & Performance Management

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks across the value chain.

  • Monitor KPIs related to supply reliability, lead times, inventory levels, and cost optimization.

5. Leadership & Team Development

  • Build and lead a high-performing global team of supply chain professionals with expertise in commercial operations.

  • Drive a culture of accountability, agility, change management, and continuous improvement.

  • Champion diversity, inclusion, and employee development initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor27s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field with 14+ years of relevant experience is required.

Experience

  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain roles within thepharmaceutical or biotech industry, with significant exposure toboth small molecule and biologics.

  • Proven success in leading global supply chains across development, launch, and commercialization phases.

  • Deep knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.), and product lifecycle management.

  • Experience managing internal and external manufacturing is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strategic thinker with exceptional operational execution capabilities.

  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.

  • Excellent communication and executive presence; adept at influencing senior stakeholders.

  • Agile mindset with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading supply chains for high-complexity therapeutic modalities (e.g., ADCs, biosimilars, orphan drugs).

  • Knowledge of digital supply chain tools (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, Oracle, advanced analytics platforms).

  • Prior experience in leading through significant growth, transformation, or global expansion.

People Leader Accountabilities:

  • Create Inclusion -knowingthe business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

  • Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employeesare receivingthe feedback and insight needed to grow,developand realize their purpose.

  • Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizationalobjectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.


The salary range for this position is:

Bay Area: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00.Other US Locations: $221,000.00 - $286,000.00.


Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.


For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

About Gilead Sciences Inc

Gilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet need. With each new discovery and experimental drug candidate, they seek to improve the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases. Gilead's primary areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver disease, and serious cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.

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Size
14,400 employees
Market Cap
$107.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$123 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$24.6 billion
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