Team Lead, Distribution

at  Gilead Sciences

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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.
Job Description
At Gilead, we empower our teams to step up, share ideas, listen, learn, and lead. We welcome bright, diverse, and imaginative minds, nurturing them to foster an environment of inclusion and growth where innovation is encouraged. We expect our leaders to model this environment by focusing on creating inclusion, developing talent, and enabling teams.
Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations.
Requirements:
Third level qualification in Management (Diploma or higher)
Front line leadership.
A solid understanding of regulations such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and other industry standards is essential.
Knowledge of handling sensitive products like temperature-controlled items, hazardous materials, or controlled substances.
Expertise in warehouse logistics, including receiving, storing, sampling, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
Knowledge:
Previous experience managing or preparing for regulatory audits (FDA, EMA, MHRA, etc.) is advantageous.
Having training or certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)
Advanced IT skills, In addition to proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), advanced knowledge of:
Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).
Robotics (AGV’s) in warehouses.
Knowledge of Know consignor programme policies.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
Team Management: Strong leadership to manage, motivate, and develop a team. This includes conflict resolution, delegation, and promoting teamwork.
Training: Ability to train and upskill team members in warehouse procedures and safety protocols.
Communication: Clear communication is vital for conveying expectations, operational changes, and performance feedback.
Problem Solving: A proactive approach to resolving issues that arise in inventory, logistics, or team performance.
Health and Safety: Ensuring the warehouse meets health and safety standards, including handling hazardous materials and maintaining cleanliness.
Equipment Knowledge: Experience with warehouse equipment such as forklifts, automated picking systems, and RFID/scanning technologies.
Attention to Detail: The ability to ensure accuracy in product labeling, storage, and documentation. Competence in managing and maintaining clear records for audits and regulatory inspections.
Proficient in using WMS and ERP systems (Preferably SAP but not essential) for tracking inventory, shipments, and orders.
Ability to analyse warehouse data to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Adherence to SOPs: Ensure that standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed rigorously to maintain compliance with regulatory bodies.
Quality Assurance: Oversee that all products are stored, handled, and shipped in accordance with quality standards to prevent contamination or degradation.
Process Optimisation: Ability to identify and implement improvements to make warehouse operations more efficient, whether through workflow improvements or new technologies.
Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying and mitigating risks, whether related to compliance, product damage, or logistics.
Adaptable and flexible with the ability to handle unexpected events, such as product recalls or system breakdowns, and ensure that operations continue smoothly.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together, we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Our worldwide staff forms a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development.
Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that benefit hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively “Gilead” or the “Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
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