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Senior Manager, Supplier Strategy and Management, Parenteral Packaging

United States - California - Foster CityFull-time$158k–$204k2026-09-22 → 2026-11-11

Core

Own business relationships with assigned suppliers of Parenteral Packaging components for Gilead branded products, managing strategy, selection, risk, and performance.

Role type

Senior Manager, Supplier Strategy and Management

Builds

Parenteral Packaging components for development and commercial products

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Medical Devices

Required skills

Supplier relationship management, Risk management, Contract negotiation, RFP/RFQ management, Portfolio strategy, Cross-functional leadership, Budget management, Issue escalation, Make vs buy analysis, Operational Excellence

Preferred skills

Pharmaceutical/biotech experience, Outsourced development/manufacturing leadership, ERP systems, CMC development knowledge, GMP regulations, Project management certification

Technologies

ERP systems, Project management software

Responsibilities

Manage supplier performance and serve as escalation point for issues, Lead annual business review meetings and risk assessments, Prepare and track RFPs/RFQs/RFIs, Negotiate agreements (NDA, MSA, Work Orders), Develop portfolio strategies, Support make vs buy analysis, Lead operational excellence projects, Provide leadership and training to personnel, Coordinate site assessment teams (SATs), Manage budgets and accruals.

Seniority

Senior Manager, indirect leadership