General Project Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver network change projects on time, including:

• NPI launches in the external network

• Transfer of API or drug product between/to third parties

• Integration or divestment projects

• Lead multiple projects in parallel of varying magnitude and complexity

• Monitor project scope, cost, schedule, risk, quality, and benefits against the approved business case

• Manage matrix teams to deliver project objectives

• Develop execution plans to deliver business case outcomes

• Provide inputs and/or co-author business case development

• Manage project reporting through a tiered accountability process

• Ensure key stakeholders and sponsors are informed of progress and issues through regular governance meetings

Accountability:

• Manage strategic external network change projects to deliver business case objectives related to cost, benefits, and timelines

• Establish multi-site and multifunctional teams to execute projects such as:

• Product transfers

• New product introductions

• Special projects as required

• Plan and facilitate joint planning sessions, team meetings, and interventions

• Establish, monitor, and track project schedules and implement corrective actions when required

• Lead risk management and mitigation planning activities

• Chair steering team meetings to identify risks, resolve issues, and support decision-making

• Track project finances to ensure benefit delivery and manage deviations

• Report project progress to steering teams, PMOs, and senior management forums

• Lead project after-action reviews to improve ENC processes

• Drive continuous improvement in project management awareness and capabilities across the ENC team

• Support the development and enhancement of project management processes and tools

• Ensure compliance with GSK policies, SOPs, and guidelines

• Demonstrate GSK leadership essentials in all work activities

Complexity:

• Manage multiple concurrent projects
• Ensure projects comply with relevant GSK policies
• Work with matrix teams from donor and receiving sites as well as functional groups including Regulatory, Quality, and Logistics across multiple geographies
• Manage cultural differences impacting ways of working
• Navigate conflicts of interest between sites and divisions to achieve optimal outcomes for GSK
• Lead teams in resolving technical and scheduling challenges impacting project benefits
• Manage Change Requests through Pharma Supply Chain governance where required

Education:

Minimum:

• Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain

Preferred:

• PRINCE2 or PMP certification (Desirable)

Required Experience:

• Competent in project management
• Experience managing project budgets greater than 1 million
• Experience managing capital investments (desirable)
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain operations and business processes
• Experience leading teams in a matrix environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good stakeholder management skills
• Experience in risk management and mitigation
• Financial acumen

Required Skills:

• Microsoft Project Online
• Microsoft Power BI

Preferred Operational Experience:

• Biopharma supply chain
• Mergers, divestments, and acquisitions
• Implementation of product transfers and new product introductions
• Implementation of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) transfers and introductions
• NPI Launches