You will be responsible for leading the daily deployment of the GSK Production System (GPS) at a manufacturing site in Pakistan. This role involves close collaboration with site leaders, engineers, and operators to embed practical continuous improvement practices. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who coaches others, applies clear problem-solving methods, and drives measurable improvements in safety, quality, service, and cost. This position offers significant visibility, opportunities for learning, and career growth while supporting GSK’s mission to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day deployment of the GSK Production System and manage site improvement activities.
- Translate site strategy into clear improvement priorities through structured strategy deployment.
- Coach and train multidisciplinary teams on practical GPS tools and standardized problem-solving methods.
- Conduct GPS self-assessments, identify maturity gaps, and support actions to close those gaps.
- Deliver improvements that have measurable impacts on safety, quality, service, and cost.
- Share practical examples and best practices with regional GPS colleagues and assist with roll-out activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, pharmacy, biotechnology, biochemistry, science, or a related technical field.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or FMCG environment, preferably in production, engineering, quality, or logistics.
- Proven practical experience in delivering continuous improvement initiatives with measurable results.
- Basic Lean or Six Sigma certification, such as Green Belt or equivalent.
- Proficient in English communication; knowledge of the local language is advantageous.
- Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC.
- Familiarity with basic data analysis and visualization tools, for example, Excel or Power BI.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
Strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making skills are essential. Experience or knowledge in artificial intelligence (AI), biopharmaceutical manufacturing, data integrity, digital fluency, and GxP regulations will be beneficial. The ability to influence without authority, lead lean management initiatives, facilitate workshops, and manage projects effectively is highly valued. Awareness of risk management and process improvement techniques is also important.
Why GSK?
GSK is a global biopharma company dedicated to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our purpose is to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of this decade. We achieve this by innovating in specialty medicines and vaccines, focusing on four key therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases.
People and patients worldwide rely on the medicines and vaccines we develop, and we are committed to creating an environment where our employees can thrive. Our culture emphasizes ambition for patients, accountability for impact, and integrity in all we do. This foundation enables us to deliver meaningful results for patients, shareholders, and our people.
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