NPI Launch Lead in Barnard Castle

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site investing heavily in industry4.0 state‑of‑the‑art equipment to support new product introductions and volume increases. The site contributes revenues of ~\$2bn annually and supplies some of GSK’s blockbuster products.

We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, a pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive logistics for pre‑agreed pharmaceutical and major consumer product launches (transfers‑in, line extensions and in‑licensing deals), leading logistics project management for new business projects and overseeing development and clinical trial supplies.
• Act as the single point of contact for launch planning, preparing launch scenarios, aligning on‑site and off‑site stakeholders to meet initial wave‑1 timelines and subsequent wave‑2 market rollouts, while ensuring GMP, Quality, EHS and regulatory requirements are met and commercial and operational risks are identified and managed to deliver timely, compliant and commercially successful product introductions.
• Lead and coordinate site launch activities for revenue‑ and medically‑critical products across Pharma (HIV, Oncology, Immuno‑inflammation, Respiratory) and Consumer franchises, managing phased launches (main markets, wave1 and 2) to global markets and third parties as required.
• Direct cross‑functional, multi‑level project teams and engage internal stakeholders (Regulatory, SLDC, Validation, Planning), off‑site suppliers (print/component suppliers, hubs/LOC supply planners) and external launch teams to execute product launch plans and handovers to business‑as‑usual.
• Develop, maintain and communicate detailed launch plans (including changes), oversee scheduling of development/clinical batches in SAP, provide GMM data and manage the CT order book with R&D and other off‑site stakeholders.
• Manage packaging and registration deliverables to meet timelines: registration sample project management, pack graphic design templates, brochures, and creation/supply of registration packs to minimise registration timelines.
• Represent launches in key site governance (Value Stream OFM, Schedule Lock, Planner Handover, Capacity Review), establish capacity inputs for SRM/LRF, agree handover timing with Global Planning and lead After Action Reviews post‑launch.
• Ensure audit readiness, regulatory and quality compliance at all times through audit fronting, self‑inspection support, problem solving and implementation of corrective actions; build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships (MPD, GMS Strategy, Global Logistics/Planning, Regulatory) to secure engagement.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications & Skills
• GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Experience in logistics scheduling/planning/material management and SAP (PE modules).
• Experience working in a complex matrix environment and with product/pack launch processes.
• Knowledge of logistics/supply chain and strong project management capability.
• Significant experience in a pharmaceutical environment, ideally across multiple functions.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Preferred Qualifications
• Business or Science qualification such as a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• Specialisation in Supply Chain.
• Broader supply chain exposure across multiple disciplines (planning, scheduling, project management).
• Experience partnering across internal and external stakeholder groups (e.g., Global Planning, Regulatory, Validation, hubs, LOCs).

Closing Date for Applications: 2nd July 2026 (COB).

Equal Opportunity Employer

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.