About this role
Associate Director, Trade Operations
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.
Role Purpose The Associate Director, Trade Operations is responsible for leading the regional trade operations strategy across the Middle East and Russia, ensuring uninterrupted patient access through robust demand planning, supply chain governance, tender excellence, and strategic supply network management.The role serves as the critical link between regional commercial teams and global supply chain functions, driving end-to-end planning, mitigating supply risks, optimizing inventory and distribution models, and enabling successful execution of government, institutional, and commercial procurement opportunities.The incumbent will champion a series of supply chain transformation initiatives, strengthen operational resilience, and deliver sustainable business growth through cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Supply Planning & Demand Management
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Lead the regional demand planning process across multiple markets, ensuring accurate, data-driven forecasts aligned with commercial objectives and market dynamics.Drive integration of demand, supply, inventory, and financial considerations to optimize service levels, working capital, and product availability.Oversee Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, providing visibility of supply risks, constraints, and mitigation strategies.Partner with global planning teams to ensure forecast alignment, supply continuity, and execution readiness.Develop and maintain supply continuity and contingency plans to proactively manage market volatility, regulatory changes, and geopolitical risks.
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Product Lifecycle Management & Launch Excellence
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Lead operational readiness for new product launches, line extensions, market expansions, and product discontinuations.Ensure effective coordination betw