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Reference #: 387267 Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Ware, USA - Pennsylvania - King of Prussia Posted Date: Mar 19 2024

Head of Engineering, Biologics and Devices

Are you energized by a highly visible leadership role that allows you to drive and shape the biologics and Device Manufacture for GSK's Manufacturing Group? If so, the Head of Engineering, Biologics and Devices role could be an exciting opportunity to explore. This leadership role will provide the single point of accountability for GSK's engineering services as the Head of Engineering, Biologics and Devices with responsibility for 8 sites. You will lead by embedding collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion that embraces GSK's culture.

Key Responsibilities: This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: The job holder role is to... Provide a single point accountability engineering service to the Head of Biologics and Devices Manufacturing Group with responsibility for 8 sites. Manage Manufacturing Group supply base assets to ensure security of supply of Rx products. Apply Global Engineering Standards, EHS, Automation, and Sustainability programs to the sites. Deliver productivity and cost saving projects for pharmaceutical product supply through Engineering and Automation deployment. Deliver network change projects as aligned to strategy i.e., Site divestment, site restructuring, facility decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition; support site remediations where applicable. Drive efficiency and standardization within Biologics, Sterile, Ellipta, Discus, MDI, and Solid dose equipment portfolio Drive standardization across the site network as well as partnership arrangements with strategic suppliers of equipment and services Deliver automation standards and smart manufacturing innovation within the Manufacturing Group to support productivity improvement. Member of the GSC Engineering Leadership team and Biologics and Devices LT team Build regional organizational capability and competence to deliver objectives, working with the Engineering COE to identify and execute value projects and the appropriate development and application of standards. Lead engineering development and succession planning for 8 sites with an engineering population of 700 employees.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering Experienced in buildg regional organizational capability and competence to deliver objectives, working with the Engineering COE to identify and execute value projects and the appropriate development and application of standards.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering with preferred specialization in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Automation/Civil Knowledge in therapeutic areas including Oncology, Respiratory, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases Demonstration of successful coaching/mentoring and direct people management skills Proven success leading teams, fostering team productivity and cohesiveness, and working collaboratively in a cross-functional environment. Ability to thrive in a matrix environment and to interact effectively across boundaries using influencing & relationship building skills. Experience in developing and implementing agile, creative solutions, helping to solve business challenges within the organization and in partnership with external collaborators. Excellent communication and computer skills Attention to detail, sense of urgency, and ability to adapt to changing priorities. Why Us? 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 organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the he lth of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

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