Overview
Join GSK as the Talent Strategy and Insights Director in London, England. GSK is a global biopharma company dedicated to improving the health of billions of people worldwide.
Responsibilities
Talent Strategy and Succession Management
* Design and shape enterprise‑wide talent strategy aligned to future business needs and capability shifts.
* Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to identify talent risks, opportunities, and interventions to shape and develop bespoke and enterprise solutions where appropriate.
* Oversee succession planning for critical enterprise roles, using AI to assess pipeline strength and readiness.
* Lead the strategy and design of key talent acceleration programmes (for executive and emerging talent pools).
Talent Intelligence
* Build and use Talent Intelligence to enhance succession planning, leadership readiness, and capability building by leveraging AI and analytics.
* Using established external networks, benchmark internal talent data against external market trends to inform strategic talent decisions.
Internal Mobility & Talent Flow
* Design and implement enterprise‑wide internal mobility approach to unlock career growth and workforce agility.
* Partner with HR business leaders and Talent acquisition to embed mobility into talent planning processes.
Early in Career Approach
* Lead the strategic design and framework of the early talent agenda, including graduates, interns, and apprentices integrating it into the broader skills agenda to support long‑term growth.
* Use AI and predictive analytics to identify future skill needs and inform early talent pipeline development.
* Monitor performance, retention, and progression of early talent cohorts to inform continuous improvement and investment.
Operational Excellence & Enablement
* Ensure high‑quality delivery of enterprise talent projects, including budget oversight, communication planning, and business‑led implementation.
* Oversee talent processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities.
* Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to talent data and planning.
Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
* Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, shaping and embedding talent solutions into transformation initiatives.
* Prepare executive‑level reporting and presentations for talent boards and governance forums.
External Innovation & Partnerships
* Collaborate with external experts and partners to bring cutting‑edge practices and technologies into GSK’s talent ecosystem.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Significant experience in talent management, workforce planning, or organizational development roles, with leadership positions.
* Proven track record of driving succession planning, talent assessments, and governance frameworks at a strategic level.
* Worked in a global matrix organisation.
* Delivered interventions from concept through to implementation and impact measurement.
* Business value first mindset.
* End‑to‑end project management.
Key Skills
* Strategic & Analytical Expertise: Apply AI and data analytics to workforce planning and talent management; interpret complex data to inform actionable strategies; leverage assessment and succession tools to guide decisions.
* Future‑Focused Innovation: Anticipate emerging workforce challenges and design forward‑looking talent solutions aligned with technological and organisational shifts.
* Leadership & Collaboration: Influence senior stakeholders and lead cross‑functional teams to drive alignment, accountability, and excellence across talent initiatives.
* Navigating Ambiguity: Operate effectively in dynamic environments, adapting frameworks to evolving business needs and external trends.
* Independent Execution: Own and deliver enterprise‑level talent initiatives with minimal oversight, balancing strategic vision with operational discipline.
Benefits
This role is hybrid, with a mix of on‑site and remote working. GSK offers a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, a pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.
EEO Statement
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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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