# Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Sterile Drug Product and Biologics

Hiring organization: [Gilead Sciences](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/gilead-sciences)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/53fcc9d7-222e-4fd0-9e79-5c33a7889bfd

Listed on Gilead Sciences's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: United States - California - Foster City
- Salary: 182070 – 235620 USD per year

## Summary

This role manages strategic relationships with contract manufacturers for sterile pharmaceuticals and biologics, requiring someone to oversee supplier selection, performance, and risk management across multiple external partners. It suits experienced sourcing professionals with pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise who can lead negotiations and cross-functional teams in a complex, regulated environment.

_Our summary, not Gilead Sciences's wording._

## Skills named

Contract Negotiation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Supplier Risk Management

## Required

- 10+ years experience with BS/BA, or 8+ years with MS/MA/MBA
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing
- Strategic sourcing function experience
- Leadership of outsourced manufacturing or supplier relationships
- Understanding of CMC development for biopharmaceuticals
- Knowledge of GMPs and FDA regulations

## Nice to have

- 10+ years in pharma/biotech with 5+ years in strategic sourcing
- Prior CDMO or supplier management experience
- Project management certification
- Ability to work under uncertainty and resolve conflict
- Complex problem-solving through collaboration
- Up to 20% domestic and international travel capability

Apply on Gilead Sciences's site: https://gilead.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/gileadcareers/job/United-States---California---Foster-City/Assoc-Director--Supply-Chain_R0053227-2