Director, Regional Supply Chain- APAC

Director, Regional 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.

We are seeking an experienced Director, Regional Supply Chain to oversee and optimize the commercial supply chain for a region with a primary focus on demand planning, regional S&OP leadership, and supply issue escalation management. This role supports the commercial supply of both small molecule and biologic products, ensuring product availability, minimizing risk of stockouts, and driving alignment between market demand and supply capabilities.

This position reports to the Executive Director, Head of Regional Commercial Supply Chain, and collaborates with global supply chain leadership and peer regional directors to align regional performance with global objectives.

Located in Foster City, CA (hybrid- 3 days onsite)

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Demand Planning
• Regional S&OP Leadership
• Supply Escalation Management
• Stakeholder & Cross-functional Collaboration
• Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, or related field required with 12 years of supply chain experience or 10+ years of related experience with a master's degree. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred. APICS/CSCP or similar supply chain certification is an asset.
• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in commercial supply chain roles within biopharma or life sciences.
• Skills & Competencies: Strong analytical and planning capabilities, with a focus on forecast accuracy and supply continuity. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to senior commercial leadership. Deep understanding of commercial supply chain drivers in regulated environments. Proficient in planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis, OMP) and advanced Excel skills. Agile, solution-oriented, and capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Organizational Reporting:

• Reports to the Executive Director, Head of Regional Commercial Supply Chain
• Collaborates closely with other Regional Supply Chain Directors to drive harmonization and standardization of process (where appropriate) across the regions.

Travel Requirement:

• Up to 25% regional travel; occasional global travel to support global S&OP and leadership meetings.

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.

The salary range for this position is: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.