Director, Transformation Lead

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Posted Date: Jan 16 2023

Director – Transformation Lead

GSK has an inspiring ambition: by uniting science, technology and talent we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next ten years. We will get ahead of disease together with our R&D approach of focusing on the science of the immune system, human genetics and advanced technologies, such as functional genomics and AI/ML.

The R&D Business Transformation Office (BTO) is at the heart of delivering on this exciting ambition. Our goal is to accelerate and embed strategic change by combining our knowledge, network and thriving people to unlock value across the business. As part of a recent comprehensive review of BTO’s capabilities and operating model, we have identified an opportunity to expand our capabilities and we are now looking for four outstanding people (3 Snr Director, 1 Director) to join the team as Transformation Leads.

The Transformation Leads will work alongside our established Delivery Excellence team (comprising project management, change management and process optimization expertise) to shape and deliver priority strategic transformation programs including major integrations, step changes in R&D productivity and organizational change to build world class capabilities. The Transformation Leads will focus predominantly on the upfront shaping and set-up of programmes, working with senior R&D stakeholders and partners in the R&D strategy team to translate strategic priorities and recommendations into a portfolio of transformational change programmes. They will be accountable for shaping those programmes such that they deliver flawlessly in alignment with other R&D business initiatives whilst minimizing distractions from the delivery of the pipeline. The Transformation Leads will be accountable for ensuring that each programme is set up with a clear vision, proposed benefits/KPIs, governance and resourcing plan and as transformation experts, they will be expected to act as an SME within BTO and at times elsewhere in R&D. If this sounds like something you want to be part of then read on …

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Take the lead on building a picture (with input from the other Transformation Leads) of the pan-R&D change landscape for the next 6-12+ months; Use this to provide insight & context to inform new programme set-up and in-flight programme success
• Partner with senior stakeholders to design and shape R&D’s most important transformation programmes which will typically have a high degree of complexity (often spanning multiple functions) and visibility within the company. This could happen in several ways:
• In partnership with the R&D strategy team to ensure a seamless transition from strategic recommendations to flawless execution
• By partnering directly with stakeholders in R&D functions to translate a strategic priority into a transformation programme ready for execution
• When shaping and setting up a programmes:
• Where needed, manage a matrix team of internal or external people (including programme, project and change managers, process optimisation experts) to support the programme shaping and set up
• Ensure all BTO programmes are set up with clear objectives, budget, governance and proposed KPIs / benefits
• Define the people / resource requirements to both shape and deliver the programme flawlessly and ensure those resources (internal or external) are in place when needed; Where external consultants are required, work with stakeholders to define the scope of the engagement and select the best supplier
• At the appropriate point, transition accountability for programme delivery to a transformation delivery director in BTO (or 3rd party if relevant); Continue to provide steering and hold the team to account for delivery excellence, including gathering feedback from stakeholders and keeping them updated on program progress and outcomes
• Act as a thought leader within BTO and more broadly in R&D in areas of expertise (e.g. change management, programme management, business skills), including providing advice to other Transformation Leads in set up of programmes they are accountable for
• Act as an ambassador for BTO, bringing clarity on our vision and value proposition and role modelling consistently strong transformation capabilities with both stakeholders and other BTO colleague
• As needed (depending on demand & resources available), play an active role in the delivery of a programmes (rather than shaping, set up) or provide support to another Transformation Leads in the shaping of a particularly complex / challenging or time sensitive programme
  
  

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Has set up and led complex transformation programmes within formal governance structures which have delivered business value
• Track record of collaborating and interacting with leaders at multiple levels across businesses and geographies
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects / change teams in a matrix management environment to drive coordinated and complex work
• Experience and knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry
• Network builder – builds relationships quickly
• Strong business relationship management skills; can partner with leaders at all levels and deal with high levels of complexity and ambiguity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent listener; skilled at tailoring messages to appropriate audience, sharing information in a way that is powerful, interesting and instructive
• Deep exertise in at least one of project management, change management or process optimisation and a working knowledge of the other disciplines
• Strong empathy skills and situational awareness; understands the impact of change on people
• Ability to make timely and logical decisions for significant problems / issues / escalations and can create a plan to overcome obstacles
• Willingness to challenge and be a thought partner
• Ability to recognise down / upstream impacts of activities / decisions on business functions and identify solutions to respond in a holistic way
• A team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others
  
  

Why GSK?

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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

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.

Find out more: Annual Report 2021

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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

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 workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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