Director, Connectivity Solution Design

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Connectivity Solution Design to lead our Connectivity Solutions team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure connectivity solutions that support GSK's digital transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, R&D, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration and connectivity across our global operations.

Responsibilities:

• Design scalable, secure, and reliable connectivity solutions in line with current published architectural and security solution standards

• Lead a team of up to 10 Engineers in the intake and assessment of requests for engineering services

• Ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements

• Act as the primary point of contact for connectivity-related scoping and sizing efforts related to 100+ projects annually

• In collaboration with Connectivity Portfolio team ensure plans are executed to vision from inception to delivery

• Develop financial models using GAAP principles for project planning

• Stay current with Connectivity Technology team’s roadmaps and current service offerings to develop comprehensive solutions to best meet the needs of the business

• Collaborate with peer Technology Directors in the implementation of a strategic roadmap for connectivity solutions aligned with GSK’s digital transformation goals.

• Identify risks associated with project planning and initiative execution

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the successful scoping and delivery of projects in the initiation phase

Key Stakeholder activity:

• Senior Director Connectivity: Accountable to ensure alignment with cohesive strategy for Global Connectivity services

• Solution Design Engineers: Daily interaction with upwards of 10 Engineers, ensuring that visions are communicated, and processes are optimized

• Portfolio Director: Weekly interactions to ensure 100+ requests for solutions are designed, scoped, priced, and feasible for delivery within GSK

• Network Directors:  Daily interaction with Enterprise Network, Cloud Network, Access Network, and Zer Trust Network teams to ensure solution design is optimized for continuity of services

• Strategic Partners: Daily engagement with suppliers in the crafting of Order of Magnitude solutions to meet business objectives.

Why You? 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent technical qualifications with required experience.

• 15+ years of experience in Tech/IT.

• 10+ years in project management.

• Experience in networking, cloud, and cybersecurity

• Experience with digital transformation initiative and integration of connectivity solutions in a global context

• Experience with Earned Value quantification for project delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a solid understanding of its technological trends.

• Proven experience in leading and managing high-performance teams under tight timelines

• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Passionate about enhancing the customer experience.

• Experienced in initiating and delivering large-scale operational programs.

• Skilled in operating systems and database administration.

• Proficient in agile delivery methodologies.

• Experienced in the DevOps operational model.

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Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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 – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

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. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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