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