Gilead Sciences
Senior Manager, SAP – Planning and Manufacturing
United States - California - Foster City · Senior
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About the role
- This position will report to the Associate Director, IT ERP PDM and is based in Foster City, California.
- Establish standards, operating procedures, and best practices for production planning and shop floor execution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and articulate a comprehensive SAP Manufacturing solution roadmap that aligns with the company's long-term business objectives within the Life Sciences sector.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain leaders to define enterprise production priorities.
- Drive manufacturing data quality, GxP compliance, standardization, and business value realization.
- Own the strategy, governance, architecture, and continuous improvement of S/4HANA PP, MES/Digital Manufacturing, and MRP platforms across multiple sites.
- Lead integration strategy connecting third-party MES platforms - including Werum PAS-X - with S/4HANA PP, MRP, and (where relevant) IBP/Kinaxis for seamless demand-supply and shop floor alignment.
- Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years' Experience OR
- Masters' Degree and Six Years' Experience
- 12+ years of SAP Production Planning, Manufacturing Execution Systems, and manufacturing/supply chain technology experience.
- Deep expertise in S/4HANA PP, MRP, and MES/Digital Manufacturing platforms, with hands-on integration experience across third-party MES systems such as Werum PAS-X, SAP DMC, or similar.
- Working knowledge of SAP IBP / Kinaxis and its integration with production planning and MRP.
- Strong understanding of GxP methodologies, computer system validation (CSV/CSA), and regulated pharmaceutical/biologics manufacturing environments.
- Experience leading enterprise-wide manufacturing digitization and transformation programs.
- Strong understanding of cross-functional manufacturing, quality, and supply chain process dependencies.
Nice to have
- These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.
Skills
- Evaluate and recommend emerging SAP technologies and best practices to enhance system performance and efficiency
Compensation
- $169,320.00 - $219,120.00.
- Gilead 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*.
- Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
- 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.
- Architect scalable and flexible SAP solutions that can adapt to evolving business requirements and regulatory landscapes.
Company info
- At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people.
- 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.
- 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.
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