Associate Director, Procurement Process Excellence

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
 

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a Associate Director, Procurement Process Excellence, at Gilead you will ...

Key Responsibilities:

Process Strategy & Roadmap 

• Define and execute the Global Procurement process strategy and multiyear roadmap, aligned with Procurement’s digital roadmap and enterprise business objectives. 

• Establish a prioritized pipeline of continuous improvement initiatives supported by clear governance and decision frameworks. 

Standards, Frameworks & Methodologies 

• Develop and implement standardized frameworks, tools, and best practices for process documentation, optimization, and governance. 

• Champion disciplined problemsolving approaches, including root cause analysis, process design, and redesign methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma). 

Process Improvement & Optimization 

• Lead and oversee endtoend process mapping, redesign, and standardization initiatives, ensuring consistency and adoption across the organization. 

• Identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, automate, and eliminate waste to improve efficiency, scalability, and cycle time. 

Cross Functional Partnership 

• Partner closely with Procurement teams, enterprise functions (e.g., Legal, Finance, IT) and business stakeholders to evaluate currentstate processes and design integrated futurestate solutions. 

• Collaborate with system and operational partners to ensure process improvements are seamlessly enabled through technology and embedded in daytoday operations. 

Adoption, Change & Capability Building 

• Drive adoption of process changes by reinforcing new ways of working, supporting change management efforts, and influencing behavior at all levels. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on endtoend buying and procurement processes. 

Metrics & Governance 

• Define and maintain performance metrics to monitor process effectiveness, outcomes, and longterm sustainability. 

• Establish and manage governance forums to track progress, address risks, and ensure accountability to standards. 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree a