Associate Director of Supply Chain – Planning Systems and Master Data Management

Job Description

We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.

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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 Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as an Associate Director of Supply Chain – Planning Systems and Master Data Management to be based in the United States.

The Associate Director will be responsible for Planning Systems and Master Data Management. The Incumbent will lead a team of Planning-focused Business Process Owners, Planning System Administrators, and Data Stewards for management of both the systems and data required for Demand and Supply planning. The Associate Director drives business process guidance to internal customers and stakeholders to ensure integration with upstream and downstream activities.

Responsibilities of the Associate Director of Supply Chain – Planning Systems and Master Data Management includes:

• Works on problems of moderate to advanced complexity where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.
• May be responsible for providing direction and organization of a team to support execution of the Supply Chain strategy (related to planning).
• May be responsible for providing supervision, training, guidance, and performance management to department personnel.
• Creates and maintains a positive working environment to ensure high productivity, employee engagement and performance.
• Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Manages Item Master Record Creation among team members.
• Leads team for clean, timely and complete master data through governance model (Master Data Governance, Quality, Integrity, Cleansing and Conversion).
• Drives Process ownership for Master Data (for ERP projects and sustainment activities) and oversees system validation and data testing.
• Leads team in metrics, reporting, KPIs, WRKs, SOPs, Change Controls and CAPAs as needed.
• Leads and drives process for Master Data accuracy.

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD with 5+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing experience OR
• MA / MS with 8+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing experience OR
• BA / BS Degree with 10+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience working with global cross-functional team leadership and Master Data Management
• Able to develop solutions to a wide range of complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Advanced Planning Systems, Project Leadership, Program and Project Management, Business & Scientific Acumen, and System Development.
• Able to create written communication that is properly structured providing clear, concise messages that draw well supported conclusions.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills, including working knowledge of basic project management tools and techniques.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management.
• In-depth understanding and application of relevant principles, concepts, practices, and standards, along with a strong knowledge of industry practices.
• Solid working knowledge of relevant regulatory guidance, including pharmaceutical GMPs and ICH Q7A.
• Able to apply established organizational policies, and interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to department policies and procedures as needed.
• May require familiarity with the technologies, strengths, and weaknesses of a wide variety of fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and proficiency across multiple practices within Supply Chain department, to understand, coordinate and communicate across the competing demands of each.

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The salary range for this position is: $165,495.00 - $214,170.00. Kite 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.

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.

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