<p>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.</p><p style="text-align:left">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.</p><p style="text-align:left">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.<br><br><b>Job Description</b></p><p><a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/gilead-sciences">Gilead Sciences</a> is currently seeking an experienced and strategic leader for the role of <b>Senior Category Manager</b>, supporting our portfolio of specialty laboratories across Clinical Development. The <b>Senior Category Manager</b> will lead the global category strategy and execution for biomarkers, bioanalytical and companion diagnostic services that enable clinical development, ensuring quality, compliance, continuity of service, cost effectiveness, and fit-for-purpose scientific solutions across a diverse portfolio of trials and geographies.</p><p>The Senior Category Manager will partner with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate sourcing strategies with primary suppliers across the full vendor lifecycle, including vendor identification, RFI/RFP management, bid defense, vendor selection, contract negotiation, performance oversight, and closeout. This role requires deep industry experience, broad knowledge of industry practices, and strong expertise in contracting, budgeting, and negotiation processes. The position will have the opportunity to work in a matrix environment and regularly collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams. The role operates with minimal direction, determines objectives for assignments, anticipates business, vendor, and regulatory changes, and solves unusual or highly complex problems that may lack precedent or structure.</p><h3>Job Responsibilities</h3><p><b>1. Category Strategy &amp; Leadership (Top Priority)</b></p><ul><li><p>Develop and refresh global category strategies and sourcing plans aligned to clinical development objectives.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Drive global vendor strategy and provide input into prog