Associate Director, Master Production Planner

Gilead Sciences

Associate Director responsible for master production scheduling at Gilead, impacting therapies for diseases. Ensure alignment in supply strategies across internal and external manufacturing networks.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeFoster City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,495 - $235,620 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

translate global supply strategies into an integrated, feasible, and optimized master production schedule (MPS).
act as primary conduit between Global Network Planning and Site Supply Chain Planning.
govern planning outside and inside the 4‑month planning time fence.
drive proactive risk mitigation in the 6–24‑month horizon.
maintain governance for all plan changes within the 4‑month frozen window.
lead scenario modeling and recommend adjustments in response to supply risks, capacity shifts, regulatory changes, and demand variability.
support lifecycle readiness including artwork changes, regulatory updates, tech transfers, and market expansions.
track and report KPIs including MPS attainment, schedule adherence across internal and external nodes, capacity utilization, and supply reliability/OTIF.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience OR Masters degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience OR PhD in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
Supply chain planning experience, with strong exposure to network and site planning required.
Deep understanding of GMP operations, internal and external manufacturing, batch‑based production, and global distribution flows.
Proficiency with ERP and advanced planning systems (SAP, IBP, OMP, Kinaxis).
Strong influencing skills across global, matrixed organizations.
APICS CPIM/CSCP certification or MBA (advanced degree) preferred.
Experience with commercial biologics or sterile injectables.
Experience with S&OP/S&OE processes and supply governance frameworks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
discretionary annual bonus
discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

master production schedule (MPS)scenario modelingKPI trackingcapacity utilizationsupply reliabilitysupply chain planningGMP operationsbatch-based productionS&OPS&OE

Soft Skills

influencing skillsleadershiprisk mitigationcommunicationorganizational skills

Certifications

APICS CPIMAPICS CSCPMBA