Site Name: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle Posted Date: Nov 20 2024 We make and supply medicines and vaccines all around the globe and our teams own every production stage, from creating quality products at our manufacturing sites to designing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections; all powered by digital, data and analytics. We operate at impressive scale, producing over 2.3 billion packs of medicines and doses of vaccines in 2023. We continue to modernise, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst continuing to deliver across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality, safety, and service. The way we work will change. For some, the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary. Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain, and we need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. If you are interested in joining us, find out more: Annual Report 202 3 GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site and has invested heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art, bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases, and as a key supplier of some of GSK's blockbuster products, the site contributes revenues of $2Bn annually. As a New Business Leader, you will project manage New Product Introduction (NPI) projects on behalf of the Barnard Castle (BC) site and will have overall responsibility for the delivery and successful technology transfer of NPI projects for BC, (you may also have specified project management involvement in other site strategic projects, where deemed appropriate). In this role you will Project manage allocated NPI projects from kick-off to pre-approval inspection (PAI), including development, clinical trials/registration batches, validation batches and supporting launch and commercialization of the product. Develop robust project plans and subsequently monitor adherence to plans and develop contingency to ensure that key project milestones are achieved. Lead on-site multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver these projects (team size may be up to 20 personnel). Escalate any potential resource conflicts, capacity issues, supply challenges or technical difficulties to the site New Business Manager and / or Site Leadership Team (SLT) for support, resolution (and agree any off-site communication as appropriate) Be accountable for managing the project resource and budget and communicate changes in project scope to the Business Unit and finance department as appropriate. Effectively manage project risks and communicate project risks where appropriate Why you? Qualifications & Skills: Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent Project management experience A broad understanding of pharmaceutical product delivery processes and how a manufacturing site operates within these processes The ability to operate at all levels of the organization and across international boundaries with colleagues in the United States, European Union, and the Rest of the World. Able to maintain excellent stakeholder relationships and provide a conduit between the site and broader GSK organizations in the delivery of new products using various forms of communication. Experience in problem-solving and including communication and influencing stakeholders and risk management tools and techniques within that problem-solving approach. The ability to manage conflict of various sources (e.g. technical difficulties, capacity constraint and supply continuity) and consider each conflict with the broader scope of activity inside and outside of the site. Have the ability / capability to ensure projects are delivered considering budgets, risk management, planning and performance management. Preferred: Advanced qualification in project management Experience of project management in a highly regulated industry managing time critical projects Application close date: 4th Dec 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). 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, 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(US only). We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. 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