About the role
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 the Executive Director, Procurement Center of Excellence, at Gilead you will lead the design, scaling, and governance of enterprise-wide procurement capabilities that enable value creation, operational excellence, and sustainable outcomes across a global organization.
This is a highly visible leadership role based at our global headquarters in Foster City, CA local candidates are encouraged to apply.
What you will do
1) Enterprise Procurement Strategy & Governance
Define and lead the global Procurement COE strategy aligned to enterprise transformation priorities
Establish and govern policies, standards, and frameworks across the Source-to-Settle lifecycle
Drive consistency, compliance, and best-in-class practices across regions, categories, and functions
2) Digital Procurement & Technology Enablement
Own the business strategy for the end-to-end procurement technology ecosystem
Partner with IT, Finance, and Legal to implement and evolve source-to-pay, contracting, supplier management, and analytics platforms
Drive innovation through automation, AI-enabled sourcing, and digital transformation initiatives
3) Data, Analytics & Business Insights
Lead a centralized procurement analytics capability delivering insights on spend, savings, risk, and supplier performance
Define enterprise data models, KPIs, and reporting standards aligned with financial and strategic outcomes
Enable self-service analytics and advanced insights for procurement and business leadership
4) Supplier Strategy & ESG Integration
Drive procurement-led ESG strategies including supplier sustainability, inclusion, and regulatory compliance
Embed ESG requirements into sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance processes
Ensure transparency, data integrity, and reporting for ESG commitments
5) Capability Building & Organizational Leadership
Build and scale a global procurement capability framework across functional, digital, and leadership domains
Lead leadership development, onboarding, and continuous learning programs
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Develop and mentor senior procurement leaders while influencing across a highly matrixed environment
What success looks like (first 6–12 months)
Clear, aligned global procurement COE strategy and governance model in place
Measurable improvements in procurement consistency, analytics, and decision-making
Progress on digital procurement roadmap including automation and AI initiatives
Enhanced supplier programs with embedded ESG standards
Strengthened leadership bench and capability development across the organization
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 16+ years of relevant professional experience
ORMaster’s Degree and 14+ years of relevant professional experience
ORPhD and 14+ years of relevant professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
16+ years of experience leading global procurement teams and senior leaders
Proven experience driving large-scale procurement transformation initiatives
Deep expertise in source-to-pay processes, procurement systems, and digital enablement
Strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders across Finance, IT, Legal, and business leadership
Experience implementing advanced analytics, automation, or AI in procurement environments
Demonstrated success operating in complex, global, matrixed organizations
Experience embedding ESG principles into supplier and procurement strategies
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence without authority
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.
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.
For jobs in the United States:
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.
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YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Aplyr's read
Gilead Sciences is a leader in antiviral drug development, attracting professionals committed to advancing treatments for HIV, hepatitis, and other critical diseases.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on antiviral drugs with a proven track record in HIV and hepatitis treatment.
- •Recent expansion into oncology and cell therapy indicates growth and diversification.
- •Robust pipeline of innovative medicines addressing unmet medical needs.
What to watch
- •High dependency on a few blockbuster drugs for revenue.
- •Regulatory challenges and pricing pressures in the pharmaceutical industry.
- •Potential for increased competition in the antiviral drug market.
Why Gilead Sciences
- •Pioneering role in developing antiviral therapies, particularly for HIV and hepatitis.
- •Integration of advanced technologies in research, such as AI for drug discovery.
- •Strategic expansion into oncology and cell therapy through acquisitions like Kite Pharma.
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About Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need, with a focus on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza.
