VP, MDS Digital & Knowledge Management (Newtown Square)

VP, MDS Digital & Knowledge Management

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people's lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing. We're uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

The Medicine Development and Supply (MDS) team plays a pivotal role in delivering GSK's pipeline with every GSK molecule or medicine going through our team. With over 3000 experts across 10 countries, we oversee the design, manufacturing, and processes to bring medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide. Partnering with colleagues from across Research and Development, Supply Chain, and Commercial, we are focused on delivering GSK's ambition to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Are you ready to lead the digital transformation of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) development within GSK R&D? As VP, MDS Digital and Knowledge Management, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging data, automation, and predictive modelling to accelerate pipeline progression and drive measurable business value. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across global teams, foster innovation, and build capabilities that ensure GSK remains at the forefront of medicines development. We are seeking a visionary leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about empowering teams to deliver impactful solutions and fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, agility, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and Lead Digital Strategy : Create and implement a forward-looking digital strategy for CMC development, aligning with organizational goals and driving measurable outcomes.
• Drive Innovation in Data Science and Automation : Lead teams to develop predictive modelling, automation, and AI capabilities that improve cycle times and success probabilities across modalities.
• Establish Governance and Data Stewardship : Implement governance mechanisms to ensure trust in AI-ready data assets and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate within and outside of the Enterprise : Build partnerships with internal stakeholders to align, assess, and prioritize digital investments with business objectives, demonstrating ROI and business value. Collaborate externally to stay ahead of emerging trends.
• Champion Change Management : Foster a data-driven culture by enhancing digital competencies and driving adoption of innovative tools and methodologies.
• Lead Automation and Robotics Strategy : Define and execute strategies (including owning the capital investment strategy) for automation and robotics, harmonizing capabilities across CMC functions to deliver high-quality data for predictive technologies.
• Culture of Excellence and Innovation : Inspire and build a team culture of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, attracting top talent to lead industry advancements in automation, engineering, data science, and modelling capabilities.

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Work Location : This role is based in the United States the UK or Belgium and offers a hybrid working model, with 23 days per week on-site at a GSK location. Join us in shaping the future of medicines development and supply through digital innovation and knowledge management. Together, we'll make a difference.