Project Manager in Barnard Castle

Project Manager in Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle Full-Time 40500 - 49500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
GlaxoSmithKline

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead impactful projects to enhance patient and customer value in a dynamic biopharma environment.
  • Company: Join GSK, a global leader in biopharma dedicated to improving health worldwide.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, and a supportive work culture focused on innovation.
  • Other info: Onsite role at Barnard Castle with opportunities for professional development.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while developing your project management skills.
  • Qualifications: Degree or experience in project management; strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

You will lead projects that improve how we deliver value for patients and customers. You will work closely with colleagues across functions and locations. We value clear communicators who build trust, make data-informed decisions, and help teams deliver reliable outcomes. This role offers growth, visible impact, and the chance to contribute to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

These responsibilities include some of the following:

  • Create and maintain clear project plans that define scope, milestones, resources and risks.
  • Lead cross-functional teams using matrix management to deliver projects on time and on budget.
  • Track progress, report status and escalated issues to sponsors and stakeholders as needed.
  • Identify improvement opportunities across end-to-end processes to simplify customer experience.
  • Manage vendor relationships and coordinate external suppliers to meet project needs.
  • Ensure safety, quality and compliance are embedded in all project activities.

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

  • Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline, or proven project management experience.
  • Strong experience managing projects in a complex, regulated or technical environment.
  • Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and communication skills across multiple levels.
  • Experience producing and maintaining project plans, schedules and status reports.

Preferred Qualification:

  • Professional project management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
  • Experience with project tools such as Microsoft Project, Power BI or similar.
  • Background in regulated manufacturing, supply chain or life sciences environments.
  • Experience with process improvement or operational excellence methods.
  • Strong financial awareness with experience managing project budgets.
  • Experience leading product transfers, technical or capital projects.

This role is onsite at Barnard Castle in the UK. You will be expected to work on site regularly to lead the scheduling team and engage with manufacturing and site stakeholders.

Skills: Communication, Cross-Departmental Collaboration, Innovation, Leadership, Presentation Techniques, Project Controls, Project Management, Project Management Governance, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Timeline Management.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most.

Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com where you can also request a call.

We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

Project Manager in Barnard Castle employer: GlaxoSmithKline

GSK is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for Project Managers to thrive. Located in Barnard Castle, employees benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth, safety, and quality, while contributing to meaningful projects that impact global health. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, GSK ensures that all team members feel valued and empowered to make a difference.

GlaxoSmithKline

Contact Details:

GlaxoSmithKline Recruitment Team

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Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication Skills
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Project Planning
Risk Management
Budget Management