Director, Supply Chain – APAC Regional

Gilead Sciences

Director of APAC Regional Supply Chain overseeing operations and ensuring seamless delivery of therapies across multiple countries in APAC. Leading a diverse team to guarantee patient supply and operational resilience.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeSanta Monica • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $191,250 - $247,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in End-to-End Supply Chain Management and Operations, with a strong focus on optimizing processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing customer experience. Proven leadership in developing high-performing teams and implementing strategic initiatives across diverse cultural environments.

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End-To-End Supply Chain ManagementPeople Leadership & DevelopmentBudget ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipRisk Mitigation Planning

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain OperationsCommercial OperationsBusiness Process ManagementSupply Chain Solutions DesignFinancial Acumen

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingCultural Fluency

Industry Keywords

Trade ComplianceChange ControlBusiness Continuity PlansOperational PerformanceCustomer Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and be accountable for end-to-end APAC Regional Supply Chain Operations, including Regional Cell Order Management, Launch Management, Japan Depot Material Management, Regional Logistics, Trade Compliance, and Change Control.
Ensure excellent regional operational performance in line with targets and guarantee uninterrupted, reliable patient supply.
Further develop and optimize the APAC regional operating model to support regional scale expansion, continue to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance customer experience.
Partner with Network Planning and Product Supply Chain Leads to optimize supply allocation across Kite’s global manufacturing network.
Regularly reassess and optimize APAC shipping lanes to ensure compliance, cost efficiency, and adherence to Trade Compliance and Kite’s Quality standards.
Strengthen APAC regional operational resilience by ensuring robust, regularly tested Business Continuity Plans aligned to identified risks (rated on likelihood/impact).
Lead, inspire, grow, and retain the high-performing APAC Regional Supply Chain team across multiple countries, cultures, and time zones using people centric leadership tools.
Establish clear priorities, ensure effective workload management, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Maintain and reinforce established strong relationships with Business Unit Directors (BUDs) and senior Commercial leaders across the APAC region.
Act as the voice of the region to other teams and functions within Commercial and Technical Operations, providing actionable operational insights, country feedback, and risk assessments.
Support business case development for new country launches, product expansions, and other strategic initiatives within the APAC region and the broader International Region.
Champion a continuous improvement mindset across APAC Regional Supply Chain and drive the team to strengthen customer experience, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD with 8+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing experience OR MA / MS with 10+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing experience OR BA / BS Degree with 12+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing Experience OR Associate Degree with 14+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing Experience OR High School Diploma / GED and 16+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing experience
Strong experience with People Leadership & Development as well as cross-cultural fluency.
Demonstrated knowledge of E2E Supply Chain Management and Commercial Operations.
Proven ability designing and deploying fit-for-purpose supply chain solutions.
Comfortable with Budget Management and Business Process management.
Experience instituting risk mitigations plans and responding to potential supply disruptions.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership and a demonstrated leadership presence among executives.
Superior business & scientific acumen.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Able to develop complex concepts, techniques, and standards.
Able to develop solutions to complex problems which require an in-depth degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovation.
Demonstrated history of leaning into professional challenges which, based on the nature of our work, are frequently unique and solutions may serve as precedent for future decisions, which affect the entire organization.
Recommends organizational objectives and interprets company policies.
Establishes organizational policies in a major segment of the company.
Able to interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to department policies.
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects of Supply Chain operations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
discretionary annual bonus
discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
paid time off