Executive Director, Global Packaging, Labelling, Distribution and Comparators
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Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, Belgium-Wavre, UK - Hertfordshire - Ware, USA - North Carolina - Zebulon, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence
Posted Date: Mar 14 2025 Are you interested in a highly visible, global leadership role that allows you to lead a team of key functional expertise areas while being part of the Global Clinical Supply Chain leadership team to contribute to the advancement of a robust and innovative R&D pipeline? If so, this new role is an exciting move to explore. The Executive Director of Global Packaging, Labelling, Distribution and Comparators (PLDC) is a critical leadership role within Clinical Supply Chain, responsible for the strategic direction and operational oversight of the Clinical Packaging, Labelling, Distribution, Comparators and Collaborations, supporting Phase I through IV GSK sponsored clinical studies as well as investigator sponsored trials and compassionate use programs for all Medicine and Vaccine portfolio. PLDC teams are based in the UK, US and Belgium. This is an extremely varied and fast-paced area of the business, offering the successful candidate a true breadth of leadership and operational experience. The position requires CMC technical knowledge, but also significant strategic leadership and track record of delivery of complex transformational projects. You will need to be collaborative, flexible, resilient, and adaptable as a result, but success will lead to playing a key role in the delivery of our innovative pipeline working in partnership with functions throughout the global GSK network ensuring flawless delivery of investigational medicines and vaccines to patients and enabling GSK R&D registration & launch milestones. This is a highly technical, dynamic, and impactful role where you will be working alongside a collaborative team of fellow CSC leaders, all with a shared focus on delivering our Ambition for Patients. It is a high priority to accelerate the integration of silks and capabilities across Medicines and Vaccines, driving the digital and operational modernization of the clinical supply chain. And in parallel support the development of individuals and teams ensuring their knowledge and capability is most efficiently deployed on priorities for the business and our patients. Reporting to VP Global Head Clinical Supply Chain the role is to drive acceleration of the Clinical Supply Chain Packaging, Labelling, Distribution, Comparators and Collaborations by utilizing science, technology, and talent. Key Responsibilities: The role is accountable for the strategic direction and operational oversight of the R&D Global Clinical Supply Chain Packaging, Labelling, Distribution, Comparators and Collaborations functions by:
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