GMASE Business Operations Director

GlaxoSmithKline - Collegeville, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Collegeville, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Business Operations Director at GSK is a pivotal role that partners with functional leaders to optimize resources and drive operational excellence. This position is responsible for implementing strategies that enhance the performance of the Precision Medicine business, ensuring effective collaboration across various teams and functions. The director will lead key projects, facilitate leadership meetings, and provide insights to guide business leaders, all while fostering an inclusive and thriving workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Actively plan, facilitate and participate at Leadership Team meetings to ensure delivery of strategic and operational line needs.
• Support communications for the organization (i.e. workplace, Let's Talk, etc.).
• Partner with leadership team to develop and facilitate the execution of the team's objectives.
• Own and manage complex projects and activities.
• Deliver high quality results, overcoming challenges, and focusing on execution.
• Navigate people, perspectives and processes with sensitivity and emotional intelligence.
• Anticipate problems and help resolve issues proactively.
• Facilitate discussions and debates to reach decisions.
• Provide leaders with an independent viewpoint and respectful challenge to drive effective business processes.
• Provide insights and thought partnership to guide business leaders.
• Translate team thinking into a sound and effective strategy.
• Drive business performance and leverage data analysis as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required with a minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical experience.
• 5+ years project leadership and management skills.
• 5+ years working with change management approaches on a range of projects/programs at multiple organizational levels including VP level and above.
• 5+ years' experience creating/using data analytics to drive performance.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced Degree, preferably in sciences or Business Administration.
• Highly motivated, agile & adept learning ability.
• Ability to thoughtfully challenge status-quo.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.