Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Senior Manager, Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, California, United States, 94420
Senior Manager, Optimization & Continuous Improvement
United States - California - Foster City Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain Regular
Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.
Job Responsibilities Develop best-practice solutions to day to day, week to week, and month to month challenges faced within Global Logistics (warehouse management and inventory managed) for process harmonization, optimization and may have cross-functional needs.
Take on complex tactical improvement projects, with an understanding of systems integration (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and supporting platforms, and how they can be developed and automated to generate useful information and to improve business process, supply chain security and efficiency.
Influencing and supporting colleagues at all levels of the business in the design and delivery of process improvements and creative solutions.
Works on more complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors, strong judgment is required in resolving problems and making recommendations (typically high impact issues that have implications across functions).
Supports senior leadership in creating and implementing mid-long-term plans for the Optimization and continuous improvement function.
Can lead projects of moderate complexity, often working cross-functionally with team members of varying levels.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Able to create written communication that is properly structured providing clear, concise messages that draw well supported conclusions.
Participates in complex projects such as the strategic review of a regions logistics infrastructure, but does not lead the project.
Reports project progress including the delivery of benefits.
Can prioritize projects to focus on delivery of benefits.
Assists in determining the activities to support a project’s priorities within functional area.
Contributes to development of RFPs and participates in selection of logistics vendors.
Participates in the development, review and implementation of departmental SOPs and processes.
Ability to work within a matrix of stakeholders to deliver projects.
Basic Qualifications
High School Degree and Twelve Years Experience; OR
Associates Degree and Ten Years Experience; OR
Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years Experience; OR
Masters' Degree and Six Years Experience; OR
Ph.D.
Knowledge & Skills
Experience developing and monitoring budgets and expenditures.
Track record of delivering projects within budget and time frame.
Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
Makes cost/benefit decisions in alignment with Gilead values and expectations.
Ability to motivate teams and drive performance.
Able to travel as required by projects
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
Gilead Core Values
Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
Teamwork (Working Together)
Excellence (Being Your Best)
Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
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Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.
Job Responsibilities Develop best-practice solutions to day to day, week to week, and month to month challenges faced within Global Logistics (warehouse management and inventory managed) for process harmonization, optimization and may have cross-functional needs.
Take on complex tactical improvement projects, with an understanding of systems integration (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and supporting platforms, and how they can be developed and automated to generate useful information and to improve business process, supply chain security and efficiency.
Influencing and supporting colleagues at all levels of the business in the design and delivery of process improvements and creative solutions.
Works on more complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors, strong judgment is required in resolving problems and making recommendations (typically high impact issues that have implications across functions).
Supports senior leadership in creating and implementing mid-long-term plans for the Optimization and continuous improvement function.
Can lead projects of moderate complexity, often working cross-functionally with team members of varying levels.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Able to create written communication that is properly structured providing clear, concise messages that draw well supported conclusions.
Participates in complex projects such as the strategic review of a regions logistics infrastructure, but does not lead the project.
Reports project progress including the delivery of benefits.
Can prioritize projects to focus on delivery of benefits.
Assists in determining the activities to support a project’s priorities within functional area.
Contributes to development of RFPs and participates in selection of logistics vendors.
Participates in the development, review and implementation of departmental SOPs and processes.
Ability to work within a matrix of stakeholders to deliver projects.
Basic Qualifications
High School Degree and Twelve Years Experience; OR
Associates Degree and Ten Years Experience; OR
Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years Experience; OR
Masters' Degree and Six Years Experience; OR
Ph.D.
Knowledge & Skills
Experience developing and monitoring budgets and expenditures.
Track record of delivering projects within budget and time frame.
Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
Makes cost/benefit decisions in alignment with Gilead values and expectations.
Ability to motivate teams and drive performance.
Able to travel as required by projects
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
Gilead Core Values
Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
Teamwork (Working Together)
Excellence (Being Your Best)
Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
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