Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Associate Director, Project Management & Continuous Improvement - Global Supply
Gilead Sciences, Inc., California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Associate Director, Project Management & Continuous Improvement - Global Supply Chain
Location:
Ireland - Cork Job Type:
Regular Job Description
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 Summary
The Associate Director - Project Management (PM) and Continuous Improvement (CI) - GSC is part of the GSC Excellence and Strategy team (GSC E&S) and is responsible for supporting the GSC group with CI and PM. Results are achieved by partnering with the business to create a CI mindset and framework and leading/supporting the PM of initiatives. Responsibilities
Enhance the foundations to support a repeatable approach to PM and CI initiatives – e.g. CI training, tools, templates etc. Develop a CI Service level offering from tools to templates to fully manage CI. Develop and roll out an integrated GSC E&S framework for PM and CI activities. Establish an integrated GSC E&S monthly business review framework. Establish current state maturity and benchmark to advance the maturity of services. Apply a structured methodology by leveraging a PM and CI methodology. Engage with internal customers to support their efforts in solving complex problems and improving performance. Perform analysis and diagnostics to identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations to leadership. Design and facilitate workshops and Kaizen events. Coordinate idea generation, project identification, prioritization, and overall selection. Support the design and delivery of CI projects as part of a cross-functional team. Identify and justify project benefits and financial savings. Support teams assigned to implementing the recommendations. Drive achievement for own projects and projects they are supporting. Coordinate the training of all levels of the organization on CI principles and methodologies. Coach and mentor Project Sponsors, Black Belts/Green Belts candidates. Encourage a CI culture by influencing and empowering employees. Facilitate the sharing of best practices and project successes across the organization. Support the change management, communication and training efforts. Create and utilise a best practice PM and CI Framework. Identify, analyze and prepare risk mitigation tactics. Ensure that PM plans are supported by OCM plans. Track and report issues. Evaluate and ensure user readiness. Measure the impact of change management strategies deployed through key KPI measurement. Experience and Competencies
Relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or relevant experience and an MA/MBA. Experience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable. Supply Chain experience managing end-to-end change. Excellent attention to detail coupled with an ability to understand the 'big picture'. Leads and project manages projects independently. Comfortable presenting recommendations to diverse stakeholders. Solid understanding of current industry trends. Leadership qualities: collaboration, accountability, cross functional engagement and influence. Excellent communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and influence others. Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations. A Customer Service, Continuous Improvement and Project Management mindset. Qualifications
Project Management and Lean Six Sigma qualifications e.g. PMI/PRINCE 2/Green or Black belt. Bachelor’s degree in Business/CM/Engineering discipline is required. Master’s degree and/or professional qualifications in supply chain management a plus. Change management qualification e.g. PROSCI or other recognised CM qualification a plus. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company.
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Location:
Ireland - Cork Job Type:
Regular Job Description
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 Summary
The Associate Director - Project Management (PM) and Continuous Improvement (CI) - GSC is part of the GSC Excellence and Strategy team (GSC E&S) and is responsible for supporting the GSC group with CI and PM. Results are achieved by partnering with the business to create a CI mindset and framework and leading/supporting the PM of initiatives. Responsibilities
Enhance the foundations to support a repeatable approach to PM and CI initiatives – e.g. CI training, tools, templates etc. Develop a CI Service level offering from tools to templates to fully manage CI. Develop and roll out an integrated GSC E&S framework for PM and CI activities. Establish an integrated GSC E&S monthly business review framework. Establish current state maturity and benchmark to advance the maturity of services. Apply a structured methodology by leveraging a PM and CI methodology. Engage with internal customers to support their efforts in solving complex problems and improving performance. Perform analysis and diagnostics to identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations to leadership. Design and facilitate workshops and Kaizen events. Coordinate idea generation, project identification, prioritization, and overall selection. Support the design and delivery of CI projects as part of a cross-functional team. Identify and justify project benefits and financial savings. Support teams assigned to implementing the recommendations. Drive achievement for own projects and projects they are supporting. Coordinate the training of all levels of the organization on CI principles and methodologies. Coach and mentor Project Sponsors, Black Belts/Green Belts candidates. Encourage a CI culture by influencing and empowering employees. Facilitate the sharing of best practices and project successes across the organization. Support the change management, communication and training efforts. Create and utilise a best practice PM and CI Framework. Identify, analyze and prepare risk mitigation tactics. Ensure that PM plans are supported by OCM plans. Track and report issues. Evaluate and ensure user readiness. Measure the impact of change management strategies deployed through key KPI measurement. Experience and Competencies
Relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or relevant experience and an MA/MBA. Experience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable. Supply Chain experience managing end-to-end change. Excellent attention to detail coupled with an ability to understand the 'big picture'. Leads and project manages projects independently. Comfortable presenting recommendations to diverse stakeholders. Solid understanding of current industry trends. Leadership qualities: collaboration, accountability, cross functional engagement and influence. Excellent communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and influence others. Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations. A Customer Service, Continuous Improvement and Project Management mindset. Qualifications
Project Management and Lean Six Sigma qualifications e.g. PMI/PRINCE 2/Green or Black belt. Bachelor’s degree in Business/CM/Engineering discipline is required. Master’s degree and/or professional qualifications in supply chain management a plus. Change management qualification e.g. PROSCI or other recognised CM qualification a plus. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company.
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