Foster City, CA, USA Remote (City)

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is hiring a Head of Manufacturing Strategy and Operations

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop an organization to centralize activities supporting a global manufacturing network.
  • Hire, mentor, and develop team members within the organization.
  • Set performance goals and hold employees accountable for their performance.
  • Lead performance and talent management processes consistent with Gilead policies and practice.
  • Build and maintain an organization culture aligned with Gilead values, with emphasis on quality and safety.
  • Develop a digital strategy for the Manufacturing organization in collaboration with PDM and corporate teams (digital, IT, OT, data analytics).
  • Identify and define implementation of a modern manufacturing management system (e.g., Lean Manufacturing) and coordinate with PDM efforts.
  • 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 into 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 in G.Plan (Planisware).
  • Update templates, provide program-specific resource models, and create portfolio-wide resource models and scenarios for demand and supply planning.
  • Manage purchase orders, invoice reconciliation, procurement and planning processes, and logistics/business processes for contract manufacturing organizations.
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Manufacturing Leadership Team to design and implement a Manufacturing innovation roadmap including digital transformation.
  • Collaborate with PDM-specific initiatives to enable Gilead’s 2030 ambitions.

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
  • Paid time off
  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

Work Arrangement

Remote (City/Region)

Team

Team size: 1400. Structure: Manages a team of 10-20 employees with 4-5 direct reports; supports a global network of 1,400 employees across multiple locations.

People Leader Accountabilities

  • Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling 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 employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
  • Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, organizational objectives and holding to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

Gilead Core Values

  • Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
  • Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
  • Teamwork (Working Together)
  • Excellence (Being Your Best)
  • Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

Additional Information

  • Position eligible for discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role).
  • Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans subject to terms and conditions.
  • Equal employment opportunity protections in place.
  • Accommodations available for applicants requiring assistance during job application process.
  • Work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct.
  • Individual differences and diversity of thought and opinion are promoted and supported.
Required Skills
Operations ManagementSupply Chain ManagementTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementProcess ImprovementCross-functional CollaborationStrategic Planning
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Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Gilead Sciences tackles diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer, working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and ensure access across the globe.
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Job Details
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Posted 10 months ago