Gilead Sciences, Inc. is hiring a Head of Manufacturing Strategy and Operations. You will lead the design and development of a newly created organization to centralize activities supporting our global manufacturing network of 1,400 employees. As a strategic thought partner to the Manufacturing Leadership Team, you will drive the innovation roadmap, including digital transformation, to enable Gilead's 2030 ambitions.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop an organization to centralize activities supporting a complex global manufacturing network.
- Manage a team of 10-20 employees with 4-5 direct reports, overseeing hiring, mentoring, development, and performance management.
- Build and maintain an organization culture consistent with Gilead values, emphasizing quality and safety.
- Develop a digital strategy for Manufacturing in collaboration with PDM and corporate IT/OT/data analytics teams.
- Identify and define the implementation of a modern manufacturing management system (e.g., Lean Manufacturing).
- Define the organizational and operational strategy for the Manufacturing organization, including a process for periodic review.
- Define and deliver on projects identified as part of the Manufacturing strategy.
- Lead collaboration with PDM Network Strategy and Project Management teams.
- Define and implement metrics to drive visibility to the operational performance of the Manufacturing network.
- Define and maintain resource models to support sites, functions, and PDM portfolio management.
- Lead the Operational and Capital budgeting process, including a multi-year view.
- Provide centralized resource management for Manufacturing resources defined in G.Plan (Planisware).
- Design, build, and lead a high-performing organization to drive strategic initiatives.
- Deliver strategic innovation by creating a vibrant cross-functional ecosystem.
- Scan the external environment to develop a roadmap for investment.
- Manage purchase orders, invoice reconciliation, procurement, planning, and other logistics processes for CMOs.
What We're Looking For
- Master's degree or PhD with 16+ years of relevant experience, or BS with 16+ years of relevant experience.
- Degree in a relevant scientific or business discipline is strongly preferred.
- Broad experience in management within a GMP Manufacturing environment.
- Proven success working in a matrixed organization and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong business acumen.
- Ability to design and optimize organizations and understand/translate business and strategic context.
- Experience as a People Leader with accountabilities for creating inclusion, developing talent, and empowering teams.
Nice to Have
- Experience with CMC requirements for drug development and manufacturing of a range of product modalities.
- Comprehensive understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry, R&D, product commercialization, regulatory framework, and global manufacturing sector trends.
- Familiarity with FDA and ICH guidelines relating to registration, quality, and compliance.
- Experience managing organizational cross-functional initiatives and/or business operations programs.
- Strategic thinking and ability to influence and constructively challenge the status quo.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, draw out diverse views, and show tact and discretion.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, influence stakeholders without authority, network across the organization, and communicate with senior leaders.
- Experience defining the strategy and/or implementing a manufacturing management system.
Team & Environment
This is a newly created function within Manufacturing, and you will be a member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team. You will report to the SVP of Manufacturing. You will manage a team of 10-20 employees with 4-5 direct reports.
Benefits & Compensation
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
- Compensation range: $281,010.00 - $363,660.00.
Work Mode
This role is onsite in Foster City, CA.
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
