Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Sterile Drug Product and Biologics
Gilead SciencesUnited States - California - Foster City · full time · Senior
$182,070 – $235,620
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What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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