Transformation Lead, External Manufacturing

Site Name: UK - London - Brentford Posted Date: Jul 21 2022 Transformation Lead, External Manufacturing The Transformation Lead is responsible for leading the design, planning and implementation of the External Manufacturing Transformation, enabling the successful optimisation of the existing External Manufacturing groups and preparing the team with the key capabilities for the future. This requires the business to effectively define world class performance across the balanced scorecard, set the required ambition and define the necessary plans, then to drive change, and work with stakeholders and business partners at all levels of the organization to align and deliver. This role will require frequent collaboration with both the Vaccines and Global Supply Chain leadership teams as well as the Central Functions. Future Ready, Project Pebble and the initial Transformation programme provide the framework of the Transformation Programme, including Definition & Execution of Strategic Partnerships, External Digital & Smart Manufacturing Ambition; Sustainability; CMO and Network Optimisation; People and Culture; and Systems and Process Simplification. Project Definition, Direction and Execution is required to ensure the successful implementation of the vision of the External Manufacturing organization being a true strategic asset for New GSK, supporting the acceleration of an increasingly more diverse pipeline of genetically validated targets and medicines/vaccines with an higher than historical level of inorganic (i.e. via business development) growth, which is driving significant complexity (e.g. new CMOs that GSK have not historically worked with on programme timelines that are hugely accelerated) into the External Manufacturing network. The guiding principles of Transformation Program Delivery Include: Clear plans, accountability, and measures of performance Engaging with key stakeholders to ensure aligned priorities (e.g. GSC and Vaccines LT; Key functional leads; Smart Manufacturing and Supply Chain Transformation programmes) Understanding and management of risks to the business Collaboration and partnership with multiple business area to ensure win-win solutions (e.g., Microsoft; Rx/Vx Peer-companies; Boston Consulting Group and others) Change management plan to ensure organizational readiness for the change and that the change is effective Your responsibilities: This role is accountable for the successful delivery of the External Manufacturing Transformation scope of work. Support the alignment and delivery of the business strategy in line with the overarching ambition of New GSK, and the Vaccines and Global Supply Chain leadership teams Facilitate the development of the business unit plans aligned with the new business ambition. Enable and support the implementation of major change initiatives that help deliver the strategy. Work alongside several stakeholders within the business, including Finance to support the overall change Drive, inspire and engage appropriate change management (including communication) plans to maximize employee engagement and manage natural organizational resistance to support change initiatives. Provide programme leadership, including data analytics and planning governance. Assess and understand risks to the programme and business and ensure appropriate mitigation to resolve. Development of business continuity plans. Develop and maintain appropriate tracking mechanisms for program deliverables. Facilitate problem solving in the design of solutions to deliver against ambition. Secure and leverage senior level commitment and support Manage stakeholder expectations to ensure a balanced delivery across workstreams Coordinate cross workstream activity to ensure minimal impact to day-to-day operations while maximizing value of investment for the transformation. Manage the setup and operational start of central hubs where hubbing of resources occurs. Oversight of program budgets to ensure that business case assumptions are met. Why you? Basic Qualifications: Demonstrated Project leadership and management skills Practical experience working with change management approaches on a range of projects / programs Sets realistic but challenging targets to inspire and lift performance of core and wider team Experience transitioning teams and organizations from a current state to a desired future state Inquisitive by nature, able to challenge the status quo and cut through ambiguity and complexity to outcomes. Ability to thoughtfully challenge status-quo Strong ability to influence at all levels of the organization, particularly directors, VP, and SVP level Drives change with a high degree of trust and credibility, providing clear project focus and direction Great communication and presentation Demonstrable experience in data analytics Demonstrable experience in planning governance Experience managing multiple priorities Strong financial acumen Preferred Qualifications: Experience in financial accounting PM Certification Ability to work in a complex and fast-moving environment with multiple priorities. Ability to connect with and influence business stakeholders at all levels. Full knowledge to successfully utilize Microsoft tools GSK Values and Expectations Why GSK? At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader in Consumer Health, strengthening our leadership, and transforming our commercial execution. 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