Sr Director, Supply Chain

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.   Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.   We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description     Head of Global Supply Chain Digital Technology (Senior Director)   We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Global Supply Chain Strategy and Operations team as Senior Director of Digital Technology. The successful candidate will lead the digital strategy, implementation roadmap, and cross-functional coordination to transform processes through innovative digital solutions. Candidate will oversee implementation of emerging technologies (including AI), and champion data-driven, digitally empowered ways of working. The Head of GSC Digital Technology will report to the Executive Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy and Operations and partner closely with Global Supply Chain leadership, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Quality and the broader Gilead digital ecosystem. JOB DESCRIPTION Strategy and Roadmap Development • Continuously refine a Global Supply Chain Digital Enablement roadmap aligned to organizational priorities and enterprise platforms. • Translate Global Supply Chain-specific digital needs into business cases for enterprise-level investments. • Lead the business case development and ROI analysis for new digital investments, effectively communicating trade-offs between speed, cost, and scope to leadership.   Innovation, Change Leadership, and Continuous Improvement • Articulate a compelling vision for digital transformation within Global Supply Chain. • Leverage data science AI models to transform the ways of working and accelerate supply chain. • Drive strategic data-centric solutions to enable product supply to patients. • In partnership with IT, scan the digital landscape for emerging tools applicable for supply chain from supply planning, production planning, logistics and distribution. • Lead change management, including upskilling, communication planning, and user adoption. • Partner with GSC and PDM operational excellence in designing, digitizing, and automating processes. • Partner with broader Global Supply Chain community to identify areas where digital can remove friction or enable leapfrog innovation.   Program Delivery and Vendor Coordination • In partnership with IT, identify, evaluate, and create strategic partnerships with established and emerging technology providers to bring cutting-edge solutions and expertise into the organization. • In partnership with key stakeholders, drive digital pilots and implementations. • Foster relationships with internal partners (e.g., IT, Quality, Manufacturing) and external vendors.   Collaboration and Influence • Serve as a bridge between Global Supply Chain and PDM digital governance