GSC Strategy Manager

Role Summary

As a Strategy Manager within our Global Supply Chain (GSC) team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence and innovation. Collaborating across teams, you will lead efforts to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and ensure alignment with GSK’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize operations and align with GSK‚Äôs long-term goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Lead strategic projects, including capacity planning, risk management, and business continuity initiatives.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making and drive impactful outcomes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across the organization, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and divestments by conducting due diligence and developing robust business cases.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor‚Äôs degree in a relevant field such as Business, Economics, Engineering, or Science.
• Required: Proven experience in supply chain management, strategy development, or operations within a global organization.
• Required: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
• Required: Experience managing complex projects and driving execution in a matrixed environment.
• Required: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Required: Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Preferred: Advanced degree in a related field (e.g., MBA, MSc).
• Preferred: Experience in mergers, acquisitions, or divestments within a supply chain context.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles or other process improvement methodologies.
• Preferred: Familiarity with financial modeling and business case development.
• Preferred: Multi-country or multinational experience.
• Preferred: Ability to work effectively across geographies and cultures.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and project leadership
• Analytical and data-driven decision making
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Communication and presentation to senior leadership
• Business case development and financial acumen

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Science, or a related field
• Advanced degree (MBA, MSc) a plus

Additional Requirements

• The role can be based in the United Kingdom or United States at any Manufacturing Site with a hybrid working model.
• Occasional travel may be required to align with project needs across geographies.