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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Master Data Management - **Company:** Gilead Sciences Inc. - **Location:** Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $210,375.0 - $272,250.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Governance, Laboratory Information Management Systems, SAP (Applications), Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Objects - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9D3BEA9CCC074CBB98ACF429FE930D6E/job/ ## About the Role * 12+ years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or * 10+ years of relevant experience and an MA/MBA. ## Description Reporting to the VP, Global Supply Chain , and part of the larger Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing organization (PDM), the Director, Supply Chain Master Data Management will lead a team of Supply Chain Data Professionals that support PDM's governance and stewardship for Materials and Planning related data objects. This role will align workflows and support the manufacturing and planning teams and work closely with the Global Process leads on development of data standards. Focus Areas: * Develops a Global Supply Chain data strategy, roadmap, policies, procedures and an operational framework to meet organizational and regulatory priorities * Accountable for cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Finance, Clinical and PDM functions including Regulatory Affairs, Laboratory Information Systems, and QA. * Ensure roadmap and activities align to Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) vision and strategy. * Uses data a key lever to align value chain processes and performance around a common and reliable dataset, enabling agile and robust supply chains and uninterrupted supply. * Lead the function for high performance. Develop clear responsibilities and a development path for each role. * Ensures continuous development and optimization of data governance practices for consistent, secure and synchronized data availability throughout our business functions in accordance with all enterprise and regulatory policies * Works to decrease the costs of collecting, managing, and sharing data while increasing the value of data * Right size department resourcing while making effective use of external business partners; ensure clear deliverables for contractors; prepare budgets and model required resourcing. * Design, recruit, staff and lead an organization which will: * Design, develop and execute PDM data standards for materials and network planning * Build a culture and a system of continuous improvement across the E2E Supply Chain, while driving consistency and harmonization in the data standards that are established. * Partner with data owners from across the business to enhance and build the capabilities required to sustain and accelerate the improved use of SAP. * Have ability to lead large programs - establishing critical milestones, partnering with extended teams on meeting timelines and objectives, holding teams and individuals across the enterprise accountable for program delivery. Process and Systems and execution: * Ensure SOPs are in place to ensure uninterrupted supply, plan do check act process (PDCA) in place for continuous improvement, following quality management system. * Accountable for service level agreements for where this teams provides a service, i.e. data standards and turnaround times as applicable. * Support the business by identifying streamlined ways to manage data, and become an advocate of Master Data Governance across PDM * Influence organizational design for teams that are impacted by MDM/PLM workflow. Knowledge: * 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 innovativeness. * Challenges 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., * Manages the planning, development, implementation, administration and budgeting of the production planning, purchasing, material control, inventory control and shipping/receiving functions. * Provides department management with the coordination of activities and resolution of issues and potential problems related to production planning, procurement, and material management, making or recommending appropriate decisions consistent with strategic direction. * Implements and maintains material control systems, policies, processes and procedures ensuring that a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. * Ensures that personnel, equipment, material and services are provided as needed to maintain acceptable inventory levels. * Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering and Contract Administration. * Provides expertise and guidance in establishment and maintenance of the production control system. * May serve as liaison between the company and the various governmental agencies. Directly interfaces with regulatory agencies as required. * Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering and Contract Administration. * Reviews, approves and/or implements changes to controlled documents as needed. * Develops new applications for the department, based on professional principles and theories. * May negotiate major contracts involving large financial amounts. Monitors cost, schedules and performance aspects of major contracts. People Leader Accountabilities: * Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams. * Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose. * Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. 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