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GSK

Global Supply Chain Learning Transformation Senior Director

GSK, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703


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UK – London – New Oxford Street, Durham 300 Morris StreetPosted Date:

Oct 30 2024

Global Supply Chain Learning Transformation Senior DirectorThe role can be done from any location in UK, the US or Europe that is close to a GSK locationThe deadline for the job posting is the 13th of November in 2024The Global Supply Chain (GSC) at GSK is accountable for ensuring the seamless, efficient, and timely production and distribution of our medicines and vaccines. This encompasses end-to-end operations, including manufacturing, quality control, logistics, and delivery to healthcare providers and patients worldwide; all powered by science, talent and technology so we can get ahead of disease together.

In this context, we are creating a role for a dynamic and experienced Learning Transformation Senior Director to lead the transformation of learning in GSC.

Job purposeThe Learning Transformation Lead is in charge of leading the plan to transform the experience and impact of our GSC technical learning. The role reports to the Vice President of GPS (Global Production System) & Smart Manufacturing.

The incumbent defines the ambition and roadmap for the transformation of technical learning in GSC. Through effective diagnostic, insights and monitoring, he/she leads global programs to deploy and embed leading learning methodologies and technologies, and provides ongoing ownership and oversight post-deployment to drive continuous improvement. By focusing on simplification, standardization, and deployment of industry-leading methodologies and digital solutions, this role will be instrumental in creating a learning environment across GSC.

Key responsibilities:

Lead the strategy definition for learning transformation across Global Supply Chain ensuring alignment with Enterprise vision for Smart Manufacturing and Learning.

Lead activities to drive the vision of Connected Worker as part of the Smart Manufacturing strategy.

Create a business focused Competency Based Learning (CBL) deployment strategy.

Drive the expansion of Learning Technologies programs to transform how our talent learn and execute critical activities within the supply chain.

Partner with the Tech organisation to deploy digital programs to automate administrative and repetitive tasks.

Responsible for analysis & interpretation of metrics and data and implementation of appropriate actions to realise process improvements and efficiencies.

Responsible for developing strong partnerships across Quality, HR, Tech, MSAT, R&D, Engineering and Operations.

Accountable for the content and alignment to the legislation, supporting sites during inspections.

Supports and drives rapid resolution of technical issues escalated from the site-based teams.

Ensures effective data governance by applying concepts of data ownership to applicable processes and applications.

Motivate, focus and develop team, driving continuous improvement and inclusivity to achieve excellence.

Basic Qualifications:

BA/BS degree or equivalent in experience (Chemistry, pharmacy, biological sciences, engineering) or degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development; advanced degree preferred.

More than 10 years’ experience in Supply Chain function in a highly regulated environment.

Demonstrated experience of working at a senior level across various geographical regions and different cultures.

Experience in strategy development and deployment, change / stakeholder management and business improvement.

Demonstrated leadership skills across functions and organisational levels.

Expertise with Learning Process, Methodology, and Technology.

Strong digital acumen and experience of driving learning transformation.

Understanding of Learning trends and approaches.

Proven capacity to drive transformation and manage complex projects and program of projects.

Excellent influencing and negotiating skills and verbal and written communications skills.

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a matrix organisation and engage with other business areas.

Demonstrated ability to think strategically and identify innovative, sustainable solutions to complex business issues.

Demonstrated people development and performance management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

Masters Degree or PhD.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Experience with advanced learning methodologies.

Experience with augmented/virtual reality development and/or deployment.

Previous experience in global deployment of Systems.

Technical understanding of pharmaceutical manufacture and quality standards in a complex and scientific industry.

Knowledge and experience in continuous improvement techniques and deployment.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on Ukdiversity.recruitment@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391.

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