ERP Transformation Lead - Planning and Logistics

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 Key Responsibilities Process Leadership Lead end-to-end Supply Chain process design and transformation initiatives. Establish and maintain global process standards and design principles. Drive process harmonization across regions, business units, and sites. Ensure alignment between business strategy, operating models, and SAP capabilities. Cross-Functional Integration Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Clinical, Commercial, Finance, and IT teams. Ensure Supply Chain processes are integrated across upstream and downstream business functions. Resolve process, technology, and organizational design challenges. SAP & Digital Enablement Partner with IT to ensure effective implementation of SAP solutions and supporting technologies. Support business requirements, functional design, testing, deployment, and hypercare activities. Identify opportunities to leverage automation, analytics, AI, and process mining capabilities. Governance & Continuous Improvement Establish process performance metrics and monitor KPI achievement. Drive continuous improvement and value realization initiatives. Ensure compliance with GxP, regulatory, and internal governance requirements. Support audit readiness and process control effectiveness. Stakeholder Leadership Serve as the primary business authority for Supply Chain process decisions. Lead cross-functional alignment and decision-making. Support organizational change management, training, and adoption efforts. Scope of Responsibility The Supply Chain domain includes: Warehousing & Inventory Management Logistics & Transportation Commercial Planning Clinical Planning Life Cycle Management (LCM) Global Trade & Compliance Planning Master Data Logistics Master Data Warehousing Master Data Supply Chain Data Governance Qualifications Required Experience 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, ERP Transformation, Process Excellence, or related disciplines. Significant experience leading large-scale SAP or ERP transformation programs. Deep expertise in end-to-end Supply Chain processes and integrations with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Clinical, Commercial, and Finance functions. Experience operating in global, highly regulated environments, preferably within Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or Medical Device industries. Preferred Skills SAP S/4HANA experience Process architecture and modeling (Signavio preferred) Business process transformation and operating model design Data-driven decision making and KPI management Change management and stakeholder engagement AI-enabled business process innovation (e.g., SAP Joule, process mining, automation) Success Measures Success will be measured through: Global process standardization and adoption Successful SAP deployment outcomes Reduction in p…

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