Project Director, Business Strategy and Performance

Ensure the effective management, oversight and resourcing of Global Safety projects, driving transformation and improving project management capabilities within the organization,

• Oversee the implementation of a project management framework for Global Safety, ensuring effective portfolio management and oversight.


• Establish and maintain robust governance mechanisms across all projects and initiatives within Global Safety.


• Manage resource allocation and ensure optimal utilization of project resources.


• Standardize project management approaches and ensure consistency across all projects.


• Implement and manage change management processes in line with GSK communication standards.


• Enhance visibility and reporting of all projects and initiatives, providing detailed insights to the GS Leadership Team.


• Foster improved collaboration and communication between different Global Safety groups.


• Provide training and development opportunities to upskill internal resources in project management and related areas.


• Ensure continuous support and hypercare post-project implementation, focusing on continuous improvement.


• Drive cost efficiencies and risk management through scalable and adjustable solutions., We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.


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• Bachelor's degree


• Extensive Experience in managing projects and portfolios, particularly within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.


• Experience in establishing and maintaining robust governance mechanisms across multiple projects and initiatives.


Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:


• Advanced Degree Life Sciences or Pharmacovigilance


• Certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2


• Resource Management: Skills in resource allocation and optimization to ensure projects are well-resourced with the right skills at the right time.


• Change Management: Experience in implementing and managing change processes, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.


• Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication skills to standardize and streamline communication across different groups and stakeholders, and the ability to foster improved collaboration and communication between various teams and departments.


• Training and Development: Capability to provide training and development opportunities to upskill internal resources.


• Reporting and Visibility: Proficiency in enhancing visibility and reporting of all projects and initiatives, providing detailed insights to leadership.


• Risk Management: Skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with projects.


• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to continuous support and hypercare post-project implementation, focusing on ongoing improvement
  
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