Director, Vendor Outsourcing

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Gilead Sciences Ireland UC Full time

Description

Director, Vendor Outsourcing

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a renowned biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987 with a mission to provide life-saving treatments to those in need. Your dedication and passion for your work will make you part of a team that is truly making a difference and improving the lives of millions.

Join our global community where your contributions are valued, every individual counts, and continuous development is encouraged. At Gilead, we are shaping the future of healthcare by combating serious diseases and offering hope to patients around the world.

With a legacy of over 35 years, we have tackled major public health challenges, from curing hepatitis C to advancing HIV treatments, and addressing cancer and COVID-19. We are dedicated to developing groundbreaking medicines and fostering global health collaborations to save lives.

As an industry leader in Dublin, Ireland, Gilead Sciences is looking for a Director of Vendor Outsourcing with expertise in Clinical Outsourcing for Development services. This role involves overseeing global category management, vendor sourcing, contract management, and compliance activities for various clinical trials and development areas.

The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in matrixed environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.

If you are ready for a challenging role that involves critical thinking, operational excellence, and team management, this position is for you. The responsibilities and requirements include:

Delivery Excellence

  • Leads global vendor sourcing activities, contract management, and compliance activities.
  • Drives sourcing strategy for new vendors and ensures business needs are met.
  • Manages contract and sourcing activities for clinical development programs.
  • Ensure vendor selection process compliance and manages risks effectively.
  • Identifies new vendor opportunities and collaborates on proposal development.
  • Negotiates and influences outcomes internally and externally.

Decision Making

  • Develops effective sourcing solutions and negotiates contracts.
  • Ability to make critical decisions and recommend solutions based on business requirements.
  • Identifies operational issues and escalates when needed.

Leadership

  • Drives team retention and development.
  • Accountable for global performance and results.
  • Establishes operating policies and procedures.

Problem Solving

  • Develops innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Thinks creatively to address challenges and improve processes.
  • Enables continuous improvement and drives efficiencies.

Impact

  • Delivers value and business results through oversight and change management.
  • Safeguards intellectual property and drives decision-making processes.

Capabilities and Requirements

  • Experience in clinical vendor outsourcing operations.
  • Expertise in sourcing and contracting process.
  • Demonstrated leadership in fast-paced environments.

People Development

  • Leads a team of professionals and fosters a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
  • Strong managerial and mentoring skills.
  • Develops team members to achieve goals.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

  • Experience in working with RWE and RWD vendors.
  • Leadership in contract negotiation and vendor sourcing.
  • Strong understanding of clinical research and regulatory environment.

Preferred Education & Certifications

  • Degree in Finance, Business, Science, or related field.
  • Advanced degree or relevant certification.
  • Project management or supply management certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Gilead Sciences promotes equal employment opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. All employment actions are conducted fairly and without discrimination based on any protected characteristics.



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