End to End Supply Chain Lead

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.
 

Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
 

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

You will lead planning activities that ensure products are available where people need them. You will work with manufacturing, procurement, demand planning and commercial teams across regions. We value collaboration, clear decision-making, and continuous improvement. This role offers growth, visible impact on patient access, and the chance to work at the intersection of science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Lead end-to-end supply chain planning activities to balance demand, supply and inventory across multiple sites and regions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, procurement, demand planning and commercial, to produce reliable supply plans.
• Monitor supply performance and drive corrective actions where gaps appear, using data to inform decisions.
• Manage inventory strategy and targets to optimise service levels and working capital.
• Support planning system improvements and implement process changes to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Communicate supply risks and opportunities to stakeholders in a clear and timely way.

Why You?
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, logistics, operations, or related discipline.
• Experience in supply chain planning, inventory management or demand/supply coordination.
• Practical experience with planning tools or ERP systems and strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across functions and regions.

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

• Experience in a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, biotech or healthcare.
• Familiarity with advanced planning systems, S&OP or integrated business planning processes.
• Knowledge of supply chain metrics, KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing multi-site or multi-country planning activities.
• Professional certification in supply chain or operations (e.g. APICS/CPIM, CSCP).
• Strong change management skills and experience leading cross-functional projects.

How we work
We value clear communication, psychological safety and practical solutions. You will join a supportive team that shares knowledge and helps each other grow. We offer hybrid working to balance focus time with team collaboration.

We welcome applicants who bring different perspectives and lived experience. If this role speaks to your skills and aspirations, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you can help us get ahead of disease together.

• If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $135,300 to $225,500. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.The annual base salary in Poland for new hires in this position ranges from PLN 253,500 to PLN 422,500 gross, taking into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Depending on the role and internal policies, the position may also be eligible for a bonus (if applicable and based on defined, non-discretionary criteria) and/or awards for exceptional performance (granted at the employer’s discretion). All statutory benefits will be maintained in accordance with Polish law. Other benefits may also be offered, which may include private healthcare, additional paid days off, life insurance, private pension plan and fully paid parental leave & care of family member leave. More detailed information on the total reward package applicable to your role will be supplied during the recruitment process. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the market rate for the role.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

 

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

 

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

 

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

 

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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