Tech Product Director, External Manufacturing

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting health care systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines and general medicines.

Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

Shape the Future of External Manufacturing Digital & Technology

As Tech Product Director - External Manufacturing, you will lead the digital transformation of GSK's external manufacturing network, enabling a connected global supply chain, driving collaboration with Contract Manufacturing Organisations and embedding advanced technologies to deliver agility, resilience and visibility across our externalised operations.

You will own the vision, strategy and delivery of digital products and platforms that underpin external manufacturing, ensuring seamless integration with GSK's enterprise systems and alignment with our Smart Manufacturing vision. You will be a visible thought leader in the industry, shaping best practices and building strong partnerships with external parties to advance the Smart Manufacturing Vision.

• Define and execute product strategy and roadmap for external manufacturing technology platforms, focusing on:
  • Supply Chain Collaboration (Blue Yonder OneNetwork)
  • IIoT Exchange (Factory Integration Layer)
  • CMO Intelligence (PowerApps)
• Partner with external parties including CMOs, technology vendors and industry groups to co create solutions, share insights and drive innovation across the external manufacturing ecosystem.
• Drive operational excellence by leveraging digital tools to optimise processes, improve efficiency and enhance compliance across external manufacturing operations.
• Reinvent processes through automation, advanced analytics and AI/ML, enabling real time decision making and proactive risk management.
• Lead global cross functional teams to design, build and deploy scalable solutions that enhance collaboration with CMOs and external partners.
• Ensure robust architecture and interoperability, working closely with engineering and architecture teams to deliver secure, scalable and API driven solutions.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships, ensuring successful implementation and ongoing support of technology solutions.
• Champion Agile ways of working, fostering a culture of experimentation, customer centricity and continuous improvement.
• Measure and communicate product impact, driving adoption and value realisation across the organisation.
• Lead change management initiatives, scaling digital capabilities and embedding collaboration tools across the global external manufacturing network.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline; MBA desirable.
• Significant experience in technology product management with a strong focus on supply chain or manufacturing domains.
• Proven expertise in Blue Yonder OneNetwork or similar platforms (E2Open, SAP Business Network, Tracelink MINT), IIoT and PowerApps.
• Demonstrated success in leading large scale digital transformation programmes within external manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• Strong track record of delivering enterprise technology products from concept to adoption in complex, matrixed organisations.
• Technical acumen to engage with engineering teams and understand software architecture and integration.

• Experience managing and mentoring product teams, fostering talent development and high impact delivery.
• Deep understanding of modern product management practices, including customer discovery, lean start up and scaling strategies.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders and drive clarity in complex environments.
• Excellent communication skills to engage technical and non technical audiences.

If you're ready to make a difference and lead impactful network solutions, we encourage you to apply! Please take a personal copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available online post closure of the advert.

Closing Date: 5th December 2025

Work Model: This role is hybrid. You will be expected onsite part of the working week to collaborate with stakeholders and supplier partners. Exact days onsite will be agreed with the hiring manager.

You will join a purposeful and skilled team, supported to grow your career and to make a measurable difference to how medicines are made and supplied. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If this role inspires you, please apply and tell us how your experience and values align with our mission. We look forward to hearing from you.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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