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Job Description

Manager – Optimization and Continuous Improvement

Job Responsibilities:

Works on more complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors, strong judgment is required in resolving problems and making recommendations (typically high impact issues that have implications across functions).
Supports senior leadership in creating and implementing mid-long-term plans for the Optimization and continuous improvement function.
Can lead projects of moderate complexity, often working cross-functionally with team members of varying levels.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Able to create written communication that is properly structured providing clear, concise messages that draw well supported conclusions with input from the team lead; Associate Director.
Participates in complex projects such as the strategic review of a regions logistics infrastructure, but does not lead the project.
Reports project progress including the delivery of benefits.
Can prioritize projects to focus on delivery of benefits.
Assists in determining the activities to support a project’s priorities within functional area.
Contributes to development of RFPs and participates in selection of logistics vendors.
Participates in the development, review and implementation of departmental SOPs and processes.
Ability to work within a matrix of stakeholders to deliver projects.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Experience developing and monitoring budgets and expenditures.
Track record of delivering projects within budget and time frame.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
Makes cost/benefit decisions in alignment with Gilead values and expectations.
Ability to motivate teams and drive performance.

Basic Qualifications:

A BS/BA or MS/MA in a relevant discipline with applicable expertise
OR
Proven experience in clinical or logistics coordination, demonstrating strong knowledge and practical skills in the field

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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Manager Optimisation & Continuous Improvement

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