Executive Director, Procurement Center of Excellence (Foster City)

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.Join Gilead and help create possible, together.Job DescriptionAt 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.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 do1) Enterprise Procurement Strategy &

• GovernanceDefine and lead the global Procurement COE strategy aligned to enterprise transformation prioritiesEstablish and govern policies, standards, and frameworks across the Source-to-Settle lifecycleDrive consistency, compliance, and best-in-class practices across regions, categories, and functions2) Digital Procurement &
• Technology EnablementOwn the business strategy for the end-to-end procurement technology ecosystemPartner with IT, Finance, and Legal to implement and evolve source-to-pay, contracting, supplier management, and analytics platformsDrive innovation through automation, AI-enabled sourcing, and digital transformation initiatives3) Data, Analytics &
• Business InsightsLead a centralized procurement analytics capability delivering insights on spend, savings, risk, and supplier performanceDefine enterprise data models, KPIs, and reporting standards aligned with financial and strategic outcomesEnable self-service analytics and advanced insights for procurement and business leadership4) Supplier Strategy &
• ESG IntegrationDrive procurement-led ESG strategies including supplier sustainability, inclusion, and regulatory complianceEmbed ESG requirements into sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance processesEnsure transparency, data integrity, and reporting for ESG commitments5) Capability Building &
• Organizational LeadershipBuild and scale a global procurement capability framework across functional, digital, and leadership domainsLead leadership development, onboarding, and continuous learning programsFoster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvementDevelop and mentor senior procurement leaders while influencing across a highly matrixed environmentWhat success looks like (first 6–12 months)Clear, aligned global procurement COE strategy and governance model in placeMeasurable improvements in procurement consistency, analytics, and decision-makingProgress on digital procurement roadmap including automation and AI initiativesEnhanced supplier programs with embedded ESG standardsStrengthened leadership bench and capability development across the organizationBasic QualificationsBachelor’s Degree and 16+ years of relevant professional experienceORMaster’s Degree and 14+ years of relevant professional experienceORPhD and 14+ years of relevant professional experiencePreferred Qualifications16+ years of experience leading global procurement teams and senior leadersProven experience driving large-scale procurement transformation initiativesDeep expertise in source-to-pay processes, procurement systems, and digital enablementStrong track record of influencing senior stakeholders across Finance, IT, Legal, and business leadershipExperience implementing advanced analytics, automation, or AI in procurement environmentsDemonstrated success operating in complex, global, matrixed organizationsExperience embedding ESG principles into supplier and procurement strategiesStrong executive presence with the ability to influence without authorityPeople 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.

Empower

Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives and holding them to account. 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 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.NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACTYOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACTGilead 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; 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.SummaryLocation: United States - California - Foster CityType: Full time