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Senior Digital & Technology Manager, External Manufacturing
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Job Title: Senior Digital & Technology Manager, External Manufacturing
Location: GSK HQ, London
Overview
GSK is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting-edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionizing R&D to pre-empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
At GSK, we are actively working on building a future in which state-of-the-art software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) enable us to develop new therapies and personalized medicines that drive better outcomes for patients at reduced cost with fewer side effects. This ambitious mission requires scalable, cloud-native solutions at the forefront of Software Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Efficient Compute, Machine Learning and AI. If this excites you, we would love to chat.
Role Overview
The Tech Manager collaborates with the External Manufacturing Operations teams & other GSK functions to build local capability and drive measurable value from existing & new innovative Tech. The role is accountable for ensuring all External Manufacturing Tech systems are available, secure and compliant with GSK Tech standards. Manages internal & external Tech providers against expected service levels. Responsible for business level implementation of foundational, advanced & digital Tech solutions to support and drive improvement in safety, service, cost & quality KPIs. Collaborates with other GSK functions to ensure digital capability remain secure and compliant to GSK standards. Champions adoption & use of Digital & Technology capabilities to drive performance improvement & collaborates with PQTS+ (Cross functional) teams to deliver increased value.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborates & agrees with business leadership teams to priorities for key Tech projects & strategy for the business over multiple years. Benchmarking with other GSK sites and externally within the industry.
- Manages local Tech team & budget in the delivery of foundational & advanced & innovation projects relating to Tech to maximise value for the site working within agile, value driven methodology.
- Acts as site Tech subject matter expert (SME), maintaining & sharing deep domain Tech expertise & knowledge, facilitates input when appropriate from other internal & external subject matter experts.
- Champions Digital & Technology capability building across all site teams. Works with leadership teams to identify and resolve any capability gaps.
- Leads cross-functional teams at site to deliver value through Digital & Technology led projects.
- Builds internal & external collaboration with Tech vendors, external companies & other industry bodies in addition to collaborating with GSK functions in order to stay current with latest Tech & industry trends.
- Drives digital and technology operations to ensure site Tech remains secure & minimises vulnerability risks.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a science, engineering, computing, or similar discipline.
- Experience in delivering and operating complex digital capability with significant business change using Agile methodologies.
- Managing diverse stakeholder groups aligning business outcomes to digital interventions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in leading the delivery and operation of digital capability within External Manufacturing & Supply Chain processes (within a regulated environment).
- Strong expertise in current Tech solutions available in the marketplace with understanding of digital and technology management systems.
- A proven ability to lead others to success in a line and matrix manner (with a wide range of skill sets – business, technical, project), combining strong goal on delivery, collaboration and teamwork.
- Ability to shape best practices, develop capability across the site teams and champion the application of current & novel Digital & technology for problems solving & continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and influencing skills to work cross-functionally with a diverse team.
- Experience in delivering and operating Software as a Service Solutions with strong vendor and strategic partner management capabilities.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
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Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
Inclusion at GSK
GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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