At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead therapy supply chain activities to ensure timely access to medicines for patients.
- Company: Join GSK, a global biopharma leader committed to health innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to meaningful health outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public health while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field and strong supply chain experience required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
This job is with GSK, an inclusive employer. Therapy Supply Chain Manager - 18 Months Secondment / FTC
Business Introduction: 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 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.
Position Summary: You will lead and manage therapy supply chain activities that ensure patients receive safe and timely access to medicines. You will work across planning, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to solve supply challenges and improve processes. We value curious problem solvers who communicate clearly, act with integrity, and focus on continuous improvement. This role offers growth, visible impact, and the chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities: This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Own end-to-end supply planning and execution for assigned therapy supply, balancing demand, inventory and risk.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, logistics and commercial teams to resolve supply interruptions and expedite critical orders.
- Lead root cause analysis for supply issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor key supply chain performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support inventory optimisation and capacity planning to meet regulatory and patient needs.
- Communicate supply status and risks clearly to stakeholders, enabling timely decision making.
Why You? This role is hybrid, based in the United Kingdom at our GSK HQ site with regular office and site collaboration required.
Basic Qualification: We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, business or related field.
- Strong supply chain experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or healthcare.
- Experience in supply planning, inventory management, or demand-supply balancing.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proficient in data analysis and using planning tools or ERP systems.
- Clear communicator in English with the ability to present supply options and risks.
Preferred Qualification: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Master's degree or professional qualification in supply chain or related discipline.
- Experience with cold chain, controlled drugs, or regulated product supply.
- Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Experience leading continuous improvement or Lean/Sigma initiatives.
- Comfortable working with large datasets and advanced planning tools.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence senior stakeholders.
- Experience working with AI and digital transformation initiatives.
What we offer: You will join a team that values learning and development. You will gain exposure to global supply operations and opportunities to grow your skills. You will contribute directly to patient access and meaningful public health outcomes. We welcome people from all backgrounds and support an inclusive environment where every voice matters.
How to apply: If this role sounds like a fit, we encourage you to apply. Tell us about your experience in supply chain and why this role matters to you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. 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.
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.
Therapy Supply Chain Manager employer: Gsk
GSK is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, GSK offers opportunities for skill development and collaboration across global supply operations, all while contributing to vital public health outcomes. Located at our UK HQ, employees benefit from a hybrid working model that promotes flexibility and work-life balance, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.
