At GSK we are looking for a highly-capable and experienced director-level candidate for a Global Supply Chain Strategy Lead role.
The role of the GSC Strategy Lead is to develop and maintain comprehensive product lifecycle strategies for the end-to-end supply chain that aligns short‑ & long‑term strategic goals (commercial sourcing, growth, risk mitigation, cost) across GSK’s Global Supply Chain (GSC).
Reporting into the GSC Strategy Senior Director, the GSC Strategy Lead develops strategies for individual brands or networks, effectively managing risk, cost and other challenges. The position is accountable for new business cases, where you will make evidence‑based recommendations up to the most senior levels at GSK (to the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team), where you will provide technical expertise and comprehensive knowledge (of the brand strategy) in order to influence and guide key stakeholders.
In delivering your role you will need to have strong business‑case and financial acumen, as well as a holistic knowledge of the supply chain. You will routinely identify, work alongside, and manage internal stakeholders (up to GSC, R&D and Commercial Leadership Team level) and so exceptional matrix‑view cross‑functional senior stakeholder management skills are a pre‑requisite for the role.
You will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of both the industry (Pharma, Vaccines) as well as strengths in technical understanding (Biopharms, Sterile Manufacture, Devices, External Manufacturing) and strategic decision making (commercial / R&D insights, scenario planning, business case development, financials, SC risk assessment).
Key Responsibilities
* Working with Global Commercial and R&D teams to understand and challenge the aims for your brands – recognizing key risks, issues & sensitivities, and then translate this into a Global Supply Chain (GSC) strategy for the product across the 0‑10 year timeframe.
* Oversee key functional relationships and deliver deep dives and site impact assessments. Chairs the Product Strategy LT for specific brands.
* Be accountable for the Product Strategy Document and manage delivery at a brand level to ensure that stakeholders can measure performance.
* Review 10‑year annual long‑range forecasts (sales and volume) for specific brands and make proposals relating to investment and capacity.
* Set and communicate the strategic objectives for a brand or nodal network strategy.
* Hold others to account and take corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of short‑medium term objectives.
* Provide strategic, functional input related to network, capacity and cost etc. to support the review of relevant business development initiatives.
Location: Ideally you will be based at GSK HQ (in London, UK), or at Upper Merion (Pennsylvania, USA) or at Durham Blackwell Street (North Carolina, USA). However, we can also consider high‑calibre applicants based at other sites in the UK or the USA.
About You
This position offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing of GSK’s supply chain strategy. Given the multifaceted nature of this role, which involves engaging with a diverse range of senior stakeholders—including on‑site teams, above‑site functions, and the company’s senior management—you must be highly motivated and adept at navigating complex environments. Success in this position requires a proactive, self‑motivated approach to problem‑solving, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to influence and inspire others to achieve outstanding results.
Application closing date – Wednesday 25th of March 2025 (COB)
Basic Qualifications
* Relevant degree (eg, Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Finance / Technical / Engineering) or strong relevant supply‑chain experience (eg, end‑to‑end supply chain design experience).
* Demonstrable experience in a senior supply chain role (ideally with new product development and commercialisation activities) obtained from working in a highly‑regulated environment.
* Proven experience interfacing and influencing senior global Leadership team stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to deal with complexity involving Commercial, R&D and Supply Chain (recognizing key risks, issues & sensitivities to develop thought‑through scenarios).
* Problem‑solving abilities suitable for handling complex issues across technical, quality, regulatory and operational areas.
Preferred qualifications and skills
* Demonstrated commercial awareness and experience.
* Understanding of financial modelling, business case elements that support decision making.
* Understanding of supply chain processes, regulatory constraints, planning and logistics, trade routes and GSK trading arrangements.
* Ability to act effectively in a complex matrix environment across multiple teams and geographies.
* Understanding of risk management and compliance.
What we value
We welcome people who bring curiosity, humility and a practical approach. We are committed to inclusion and to creating a supportive environment where everyone can grow. If you enjoy solving real problems, delivering measurable results, and helping teams succeed, we encourage you to apply.
About GSK
GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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