R&D Operations Manager

Basic qualifications: 

• BS degree (or equivalent)
• Relevant experience in Business Analysis; Portfolio Management; Consumer Packaged Goods / FMCG; New Product Development; or Stage-Gate Innovation
• Strong analytical skills
• An ability to map out and understand complex, highly interdependent data - to distil simplicity and elegant solutions
• Negotiation skills and ability to influence with or without authority at a levels above and below own grade level
• Advanced Excel and Access (SQL preferable)

Preferred qualifications: 

As above.

Details: 

GSK is a science-led global healthcare company. We research and develop a broad range of innovative products in three primary areas of Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare. We have a significant global presence with commercial operations in more than  160 markets and a network of 84 manufacturing sites in 36 countries. Our purpose is to help more people around the world do more, feel better and live longer.

GSK Consumer Healthcare combines our strong pharmaceutical capabilities in regulatory, medical, drug manufacturing, and healthcare professional access - doctors, dentists, pharmacists - with best in class fast moving consumer goods capabilities - consumer insight, speed to market, brand focus and the ability to effectively partner with retailers. We call this combination of pharmaceutical and fast moving consumer goods capabilities ‘Fast Moving Consumer Healthcare’, and believe we are uniquely placed to become the first and best Fast Moving Consumer Healthcare Company driven by science and values.

To find out more about Working at GSK, click here. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a R&D Operations Manager to join our team in Weybridge.  The purpose of the R&D Operations Manager is to inspire and empower the Oral Health Category innovation pipeline delivery now and in the future through the insightful application of portfolio management techniques and reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

Portfolio Management:
• Consolidating and documenting the fundamental components of the Oral Health Category’s portfolio (scope, schedule, resource requirements, budgets, risks, opportunities and issues, and quality requirements)
• Recommending how financial and other resources should be allocated amongst Oral Health Category change initiatives to optimise the Oral Health Category’s return on investment
• Planning and controlling finances of Oral Health Category projects as a means of driving performance and as part of the organisation’s overall financial management in partnership with Projects and Finance Directors 
• Preparing and maintaining an overall schedule of resource use, which avoids bottlenecks and conflicting demands, and sequencing outcomes, to enable the efficient realisation of benefits
• Establishing and managing reviews (including Portfolio Management Board – PMB) at appropriate points, which inform Oral Health Category Leadership decision making and ensure appropriate governance 
• Identifying, defining, evaluating, planning, tracking and realising the business benefits of innovation portfolio projects
• Identifying, addressing and resolving differences between individuals and/or competing interest groups within the Oral Health Category
• Identifying and monitoring portfolio risks (threats and opportunities), planning and implementing responses to them and responding to other issues that affect the OH portfolio
• Gathering independent evidence that project and programme information is valid and likely to achieve its aims
• Managing stakeholders (to SVP), taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests
• Determining the best means of satisfying business requirements within the context of portfolio objectives and constraints i.e. developing solutions
• Administrative support as required e.g.  meeting preparation; writing high quality minutes; running reports; data entry

Business Analysis:
• Strategic planning; business model; process design; data & system analysis

We are passionate about what we do and have created an environment where everyone feels valued, is able to develop, contribute to our mission and be proud of what we achieve.  We want people who share our values and believe in our mission.  Our investment in training, development and learning opportunities will empower you to be the best you can be, and we’ll make sure you have a stimulating and wide-ranging role that will enable you develop your expertise as you create value for us.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – 23rd October 2016

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When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

If requiring an adjustment for a disability, once selected for interview you may contact ukdiversity.recruitment@gsk.com

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