Manager, Global Travel Operations

Gilead Sciences

Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Hybrid (2 days remote, 3 days onsite)
Global travel program operational owner
Supplier performance management
Travel management company (tmc) relationship management
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Manager for Global Travel Operations to oversee its corporate travel program, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in corporate travel management and strong stakeholder management skills

Job Summary

  • The Global Travel Operations Manager serves as the operational owner of Gilead’s Global Travel Program, with primary responsibility for day-to-day program oversight, supplier performance management, policy execution, and user experience.
  • This role partners closely with Indirect Procurement Category Leaders, Travel Management Company (TMC), internal stakeholders, and travel suppliers to ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient travel operations across the enterprise.
  • The successful candidate will bring deep experience managing corporate travel programs, with a proven ability to execute operationally while contributing to broader program strategy.

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Gilead Sciences is seeking a Manager for Global Travel Operations to oversee its corporate travel program, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in corporate travel management and strong stakeholder management skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global Travel Program operational owner
  • Supplier performance management
  • Travel Management Company (TMC) relationship management
  • EU Posted Workers Directive (PWD) process management
  • Key performance metrics monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • Influencing stakeholders without direct authority
  • Collaborating across functions
  • Engaging effectively with senior leaders
  • Leveraging data and reporting for decisions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Significant experience in corporate travel management
  • Proven experience working with a TMC and global travel suppliers
  • Strong understanding of travel policies, compliance requirements, and traveler risk management
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

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