Senior Manager, Supplier Strategy and Management, Devices
Core
Own business relationships, strategy, selection, risk, and performance management for suppliers of devices and device-related components used with Gilead branded products.
Role type
Senior Manager, Supplier Strategy and Management
Builds
Device and component supply chain for development and commercial products
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Medical Devices
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, risk assessment, contract negotiation, RFP/RFQ management, portfolio strategy, make vs buy analysis, budgeting, cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, issue escalation, meeting facilitation, training delivery
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, outsourced development/manufacturing leadership, ERP and project management software proficiency, CMC development knowledge, GMP and 21CFR regulations expertise, conflict resolution, complex problem solving
Technologies
ERP systems, Project management software
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for long-range supply planning and business development; manage supplier performance metrics; lead annual business review meetings; assess and mitigate supplier risks; prepare and track RFPs/RFQs/RFIs; negotiate confidentiality and master services agreements; support make vs buy analysis; lead operational excellence projects; coordinate internal and supplier meetings; develop budgets and report accruals; lead site assessment teams for supplier selection; establish quality and technical execution expectations with suppliers
Seniority
Senior Manager, indirect leadership
