Job Purpose
The Site Tech Manager collaborates with the site team & other GSK functions to build local capability and drive measurable value from existing & new innovative Tech at site. The role is accountable for ensuring all site Tech systems are available, secure and compliant with GSK Tech standards. Manages internal & external Tech providers against expected service levels. Responsible for site level implementation of foundational, advanced & digital Tech solutions to support and drive improvement in site safety, service, cost & quality KPIs. Collaborates with other GSK functions to ensure IT/OT networks remain secure and compliant to GSK standards. Champions site adoption & use of Data & Analytics capabilities to drive performance improvement & collaborates with site team to deliver increased value.
In this role, you will...
- Collaborates & agrees with site senior leadership team (SLT) priorities for key Tech projects & strategy for the site over multiple years. Benchmarking with other GSK sites and externally within the industry.
- Manages local Tech team in the delivery of foundational & advanced & innovation projects relating to Tech to maximise value for the site working within agile, value driven methodology.
- Champions Tech capability building across all site teams through a range of learning resources & hands on user training. Works with SLT to identify and resolve any capability gaps.
- Acts as site Tech subject matter expert (SME), maintaining & sharing deep site Tech expertise & knowledge, facilitates input when appropriate from other internal & external subject matter experts
- Leads cross-functional teams at site in order to deliver value through Tech led projects.
- Builds internal & external collaboration with local Tech vendors, universities & other companies in addition to collaborating with GSK functions in order to stay current with latest Tech & industry trends.
- Drives ongoing process to ensure site Tech remains secure & minimises vulnerability risks
- Manages site Tech budget and resources
Why you?
Basic Requirements:
- Graduate in science, engineering, computing or similar level vocational qualification in technical discipline
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of implementing Tech projects at an operations led location.
- Strong expertise in current Tech solutions available in the marketplace.
- Understanding of current GSK Tech applications.
- Proven ability to share best practices, develop capability across the site teams and champion the application of current & novel Digital, Data & Analytics technology for problems solving & continuous improvement.
- Strong understanding of Manufacturing processes and critical controls for quality & compliance.
- Strong communication skills & ability to work cross-functionally with a diverse team.
- A proven ability to lead others to success in a line and matrix manner (with a wide range of skill sets – business, technical, project), combining strong goal on delivery, collaboration and teamwork
- Practical experience of implementation of continuous improvement and design/architectural methodologies e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, TOGAF
- Strong relationship building, team working and influencing skills
Job Posting end date: 12/01/2025
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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