At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring excellence and safety.
- Company: Join GSK, a leader in uniting science, technology, and talent to combat disease.
- Benefits: Visible career growth, impactful work, and a collaborative team culture.
- Other info: On-site role at Barnard Castle with opportunities for continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or science; experience in project management within pharma.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
You will lead project operations across a UK manufacturing site, delivering operational excellence while working closely with engineering, quality, supply chain and project teams. You will manage project execution, resource planning and continuous improvement work that keeps production safe, compliant and reliable. We value clear, practical leadership, curiosity and a focus on developing people. This role offers visible career growth, real impact and the chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities
- Lead the production-facing project delivery model for capital, NPI and change programmes, balancing project demand with safe, compliant and reliable base business supply.
- Manage and prioritise the operational resource pool supporting projects, ensuring the right capability is assigned in line with business priorities and constraints.
- Provide leadership to project-focused operational technologists and resources supporting execution, trials, validation and readiness activities.
- Ensure projects receive appropriate operational input from concept through implementation, covering manufacturability, readiness, standard work and handover requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering, MSAT, quality and site operations to resolve production-related constraints, risks and issues during project execution.
- Maintain GMP, EHS, data integrity and inspection readiness while providing governance, escalation and reporting across project delivery, risks, resources and readiness status.
Basic Qualifications
- Degree or vocational qualification in engineering, science, project management or a technical discipline.
- Experience managing projects or operations in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Track record delivering projects on time, to budget and to specification.
- Strong stakeholder management and clear communication skills across functions.
- Practical problem solving and risk management skills.
- Experience coaching or leading teams to improve performance.
- Ability to work on-site and engage with operations, engineering and quality teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methods such as lean or Six Sigma.
- Experience supporting new product introductions, transfers or scale-up activities.
- Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems or electronic batch records.
- Experience managing shift-based teams or complex rostering.
Working Model
This role is on-site at Barnard Castle. You should be prepared to work from the manufacturing site regularly to collaborate with shop floor teams and cross-functional partners.
What We Value In You
- You are practical and calm under pressure.
- You set clear expectations and coach others to succeed.
- You act with integrity and put safety and quality first.
- You make decisions using evidence and welcome continuous learning.
- You help create an inclusive workplace where different perspectives are heard and respected.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Projects Operations Manager in Eggleston employer: Gsk
GSK is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement at its Barnard Castle manufacturing site. With a strong emphasis on leadership development, employee growth opportunities, and a commitment to safety and quality, GSK empowers its team members to make a real impact in the fight against disease. The collaborative work environment encourages diverse perspectives and innovative thinking, making it a rewarding place for those looking to advance their careers in the pharmaceutical industry.
