Site Name: Belgium-Rixensart

　　Posted Date: Dec 18 2023

　　Job Purpose

　　The Continuous Improvement Lead will be part of the Vaccines R&D Lab Ops- Continuous Improvement Global Team. The Mission of this new organization is 'To Lead the definition & deployment of strategies and projects-to transform the performance and processes pertaining to Lab Operations, driving simplification and quality improvement, across Vaccines R&D. The Continuous Improvement Lead in Vaccines R&D Lab Ops is responsible for Leading & Driving Projects & Initiatives at a Global level- aimed at the Continuous Improvement of global lab operations & processes like equipment life cycle management, sample management, logistics and material management, systems/tools and infrastructure associated with lab processes and Ways of Working across the R&D Labs, especially related to EHS & Quality, using Lab Experience, Lean and Six Sigma tools, Operational Excellence and Project Management skills.

　　Key Responsibilities Lead & Drive global improvement projects in Vaccines R&D Lab Ops related to Operational Excellence of R&D Lab Ops Processes. Analyse and measure the effectiveness of existing Lab processes and Lead the Matrix teams of Lab Operations colleagues as well as other SMEs and stakeholders to deliver the improvement project and initiatives Lead the design and implementation of better, more effective global processes/solutions to address customer needs, with the use of benchmarking, business process analysis and re-engineering and change management. Constantly look for improvement opportunities and possibilities for simplification & alignment of Lab Operations across the 3 Vaccines R&D Sites. Take the accountability to Lead & Deliver improvements and reduce the time a scientist spends away from science with each project or improvement, but also driving efficiency, simplification, and effectiveness within the lab Operations teams. Be a partner to the Lab Ops Team Leads and work closely with them to identify opportunities to continuously improve Lab operations & resolving their top problems and concerns. Why you?

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering or science At least 10 years of proven operations experience, out of which at least 5 years are spent in an Operational Excellence role- working on/leading important improvement projects. Ability to lead a Large Programs/ Global Projects comprised of multiple project workstreams with cross functional subject matter experts ensuring clear line of sight on the program strategy translated into workstream objectives, deliverables, and milestone driven project plans. Ability to plan and execute projects utilizing an Agile methodology. Analytical & Creative Problem-solving abilities and strong stakeholder management capabilities - managing a diverse project team and key stakeholders with potentially competing priorities, leveraging Change Management, Interpersonal & Influencing skills Demonstrated ability to adjust a course of action in a rapidly changing and highly uncertain environment. Effective and timely decision making, applying risk management principles, translated into concrete actions. Effective verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation / presentation skills. Proven planning & organizational skills; results oriented mindset. GPS, TPM, TPS, Lean/Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent operational excellence methodology experience PMP Certification or Equivalent Project Management Experience. Preferred Qualifications:

　　If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Lean/Six Sigma Green/Black Belt /PMP *Li-GSK

　　If you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements.

　　Why Us?

　　GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

　　Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We're committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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