Sr Manager, Clinical Logistics

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Job Description
 

Role Summary:

The Senior Manager, Global Clinical Logistics is a key role supporting the development and execution of the logistics strategy for investigational medicinal products (IMPs) that support critical clinical trials. This position provides the opportunity to lead complex, high-impact initiatives, ensure compliance with international regulatory standards, and drive operational excellence across a global network. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and play a vital role in accelerating the delivery of innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of the logistics strategy for investigational medicinal products (IMPs), ensuring strict compliance with GDP and international regulations.
• Drive innovation by introducing best practices and new concepts to optimize logistics operations and boost efficiency through the deployment of global standard services.
• Continuously improve operational methods and procedures to streamline processes and elevate performance.
• Manage outsourced distribution for clinical Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Drug Products (DP), ensuring seamless execution, working in partnership with Gilead’s external partners.
• Maintain precise documentation and reporting to demonstrate operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard contractors, services, and suppliers essential to logistics operations.
• Track market trends to sustain a competitive and dependable vendor network.
• Collaborate with cross-functional managers and external partners to ensure integrated global operations.
• Train and mentor team members, fostering collaboration to achieve shared organizational goals.
• Ensure full compliance with global regulatory standards across all logistics activities.
• Prepare for and support audits and inspections, maintaining readiness and adherence to quality benchmarks.
• Resolve complex challenges using sound judgment and data-driven decision-making.
• Design and implement work processes and evaluation criteria to maximize operational outcomes.
• Apply advanced logistics expertise to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Champion a culture of innovation, leading initiatives that enhance logistics capabilities and performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of progressively responsible experience preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates ingenuity and innovation in developing solutions to moderately complex problems.
• Excels in negotiation, with outstanding verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Possesses strong organizational and time management abilities, with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Holds working knowledge of GMP, GDP, temperature-controlled shipments, cold-chain integrity, and global regulations to ensure compliance in all logistics activities.
• Effectively interacts with senior management, thrives in a matrix environment, and leads cross-functional initiatives.
• Maintains a strong commitment to accuracy, documentation integrity, and adherence to GDP standards.

 

The salary range for this position is: $157,590.00 - $203,940.00. 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*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

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

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