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　　Job Description

　　Gilead Sciences is currently seeking an industry leader for Associate Director, R&D Vendor Outsourcing within our Development Business Operations department. The Associate Director will have the opportunity to provide category management, sourcing and contracting expertise in clinical outsourcing of global Phase 1b-Phase 3 clinical trials. The Associate Director will lead the entire life cycle including vendor selection, RFI, RFP, vendor selection decision, contracting, monitoring performance, change orders and ensuring proper closeout of clinical agreements, with a focus on Clinical Research Organizations (CRO). The Associate Director should have deep experience in the CRO industry and thorough understanding of CRO contracting, budgeting and negotiation processes. The position will have the opportunity to work in a matrix environment and regularly collaborate with Senior Management and cross functional teams.

　　The core responsibilities and skills required for this position include but is not limited to:

　　Leadership and Management

　　Manages operational functions including, supervising other staff who contribute to clinical contract management.

　　Develops TA-specific sourcing execution plans in support of overall global category strategy

　　Participates in establishing departmental and cross-functional policies and procedures

　　Impacts the business results of related teams by setting priorities, allocating resources, and developing policies and plans

　　Is accountable for the performance and results of a team

　　Interprets, executes and recommends modifications to operating policies and procedures

　　Adapts group plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges

　　Accountable for developing talent through on-going performance feedback and career management coaching

　　Delivery Excellence

　　Develops global clinical development vendor strategy for a program or therapeutic area

　　Manages contract and sourcing activities for Phase 1b-3 clinical development programs providing consistent customer service and delivering quantitative value through cost savings and transformation/innovation

　　Develops and implements sourcing strategies to support given scope

　　Manages the contract negotiation process across the entire life cycle including RFI, vendor identification, RFP, vendor selection decision, contracting negotiation, performance monitoring, change orders, and ensures proper closeout of agreements to maximize contract value and achieve target savings

　　Ensure the vendor selection process is compliant by managing risks through benchmarking, rate negotiations, implementing the sourcing strategy, collaborating with cross functional teams such as Compliance, Legal and Regulatory

　　Collaborates with internal customers in vendor bidding and proposal development (RFP creation and analysis)

　　Partners with internal customers to develop study specifications and leverages benchmarking tools as appropriate

　　Translates business requirements into vendor capabilities and develops recommendations for vendor selection for a program or therapeutic area

　　Is an SME in resolving complex issues relating to contract negotiation and management

　　Oversees the identification, selection and management of global external service providers

　　Leads Vendor bid defense meetings

　　Manages the contract negotiation process for complex or high value contracts

　　Demonstrates strong understanding of regulatory and legal issues pertinent to clinical development

　　Strategic Thinking

　　Ability to understand, analyze and develop recommendations from multiple complex sources such as financial and operational perspectives

　　Influence vendor selection with stakeholders at the project team level

　　Innovation

　　Identifies, develops, and deploys best practices in vendor selection, cost containment, and category management practices

　　Leverages prior experience with external benchmarking, industry best practices, and technology for continuous improvement

　　Problem Solving

　　Takes ownership of issues from problem identification to successful resolution, testing recommendations for reasonableness

　　Triages study-level vendor management issues; escalates high-risk issues to appropriate stakeholders

　　Translates trends in operational and systematic issues and develops solutions with sustainability in mind to ensure roadblocks are removed during study start-up

　　Influence and Partnership

　　Engage with clinical operations leadership to drive sourcing strategy, compliance, and continued partnership

　　Exhibits competency in regularly establishing relationships with internal and external cross functional teams, such as clinical operations, legal, finance, compliance

　　Partners with internal stakeholders working on contracts in resolving complex issues relating to contract negotiation or management

　　Manages study level vendor relationships in conjunction with Clinical Operations

　　Decision Making

　　Delivers value by developing business solutions by translating requirements into effective sourcing solutions, contractual terms and process improvements

　　Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions related to clinical vendor agreement negotiations and escalations

　　Pulls data across functions according to business requirements and recommends global development vendors to senior leadership for endorsement for a project

　　Asks probing questions to uncover business needs and recommends solutions (e.g., negotiating timelines while maintaining standards)

　　Resolves vendor project management issues (e.g., operational challenges including scoping issues) by identifying and addressing deviations from established protocols

　　Identifies operational and systematic issues, including frequency and escalates to the appropriate level

　　Communication

　　Excellent communication skills and comfort level interacting with internal and external teams across all levels, including regular interface with stakeholders and leadership team members

　　As necessary, trains internal stakeholders in contract budgeting, development, and administration

　　Capabilities and Requirements

　　Experience in providing thought leadership and consistent stakeholder management

　　Expertise in the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process, including RFx, contract negotiation and management

　　Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the clinical research process and the regulatory environment across functions

　　Demonstrated leadership skills while working in fast paced and changing environment

　　Financial acumen to review, analyze and understand cost drivers of complex budgets

　　Legal, clinical operations and regulatory acumen

　　Travel may be required

　　Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

　　BA or MS in a relevant discipline w/ a minimum of 10+ (MS) or 8+ (BS) years of relevant experience

　　MBA or JD preferred

　　PMP/CPSM certification or equivalent a plus

　　The salary range for this position is: $177,905.00 - $230,230.00. 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*.

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