GPS Practitioner

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 methodologies, 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 advance healthcare.

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 in 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.
- Practical experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes.
- Basic Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or equivalent).
- Proficiency in English communication; knowledge of the local language is advantageous.
- Experience with structured problem-solving methods such as DMAIC.
- Familiarity with basic data analysis and visualization tools, for example, Excel or Power BI.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Candidates with strong analytical thinking, digital fluency, and experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing will be well-suited for this role. Key skills include data-driven decision-making, data integrity, Lean management, project management, risk awareness, and workshop facilitation. Knowledge of GxP regulations and the ability to influence without authority are also valuable.

GSK is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our goal is to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade through innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four main therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases.

At GSK, our people and patients worldwide depend on the medicines and vaccines we produce. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture emphasizes being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and doing the right thing. This foundation enables us to deliver meaningful results for patients, shareholders, and our workforce.

Please note that GSK does not accept unsolicited referrals from employment agencies or businesses for this vacancy. Agencies must obtain prior written authorization from GSK’s commercial and human resources departments before referring candidates. Any referrals made without such authorization will not be recognized, and GSK will not be liable for any associated fees.