Director, Data Strategy and Governance
Company: GSK Poland
Location: Collegeville
Posted on: February 25, 2021
Job Description:
- King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; Stevenage, United Kingdom;
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
- Science and Technology
- 278416 Do you have a deep and rich appreciation for the
complexity and interdependency of data and analytics and
biopharmaceutical development? Are you excited at the prospect of
driving data strategies and building the data and analytics
competencies of distributed teams? If so, then read on for an
exciting leadership opportunity in GSK's BioPharm CMC Development
group! The Director, Data Strategy and Governance will own the
deployment of competitive digital data solutions, capabilities, and
infrastructure for GSK BioPharm Product Development & Supply (BPDS)
within R&D. They will define and implement a data governance
framework to enhance data democratization, quality, and integrity
practices to align with systems and workflow modernization. They
will also define and prioritize data solutions for BPDS that
facilitate the use of data and analytics to streamline CMC
development throughout the product lifecycle to reduce cycle times
and overall resource demand. The Director will partner closely with
many diverse internal stakeholders to provide thought leadership
and strategic direction while helping to identify resources
required to deliver and embed the BPDS Informatics/Data & Analytics
aspirations. They will also partner with teams across R&D
Technology, Computational Science, Finance, etc. to ensure the
organisation-wide readiness for implementing the required
infrastructure for data solutions, strategic workforce plans, etc.
to maximise investment ROI. *Learn more about BioPharm at GSK by
following the link below!* This role will provide YOU the
opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These
responsibilities include some of the following:
- Embrace inclusion and diversity to create a modern and dynamic
working environment
- Driving the agile adoption of informatics solutions (governance
and delivery) that will contribute to the following: new technology
incubation and industrialization, progress toward digital tech
transfer of CMC processes, cycle time reduction, efficiency
improvements delivering COD/ COG savings, and enhanced process
understanding & CMC robustness.
- Primary BPDS point of contact for Non-GMP Data Systems &
architecture strategy
- Partnering with Data & Computational Sciences and BPDS
technical lines to define near term & long-term data pipelining
strategy & priorities
- Partnering with Risk Management & Compliance/Quality Assurance
functions to evolve data integrity strategies for modernized data &
informatics systems consistent with ALCOA+
- Leading change management efforts for deployment of non-GMP
informatics & data systems
- Accountable for monitoring BPDS user experience and routine
troubleshooting & local support post-deployment against key KPIs,
demonstrating ROI as DDA solutions are embedded
- Responsible for defining systems training programs and
development of DDA - savvy staff
- Collaborating with partner groups to define strategies for
integration & utilization of external partner data
- External BPDS representation on industry groups to maintain
that BPDS remains at the forefront of industry thinking
- Working with R&D & BPDS Senior Leaders to embed a data
driven 'predict first' culture
- Facilitating 'analytics-ready' data and the tools, support, and
education required to make data-driven decisions
- Ensuring agreed performance, throughput, quality, and
compliance targets are met
- Providing technical input into relevant R&D/Commercial
Supply Chain governance/investment Board(s) Why you? Basic
Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these
required skills to achieve our goals:
- Bachelor's Degree in mathematical, statistical, engineering,
scientific, or other CMC - related discipline
- Experience leading informatics, data, and/or automation
projects or teams - including experience initiating and leading
strategic initiatives and tactical projects
- Awareness of advanced data analytics techniques and their
application
- Experienced in leading change management efforts
- Experience managing and influencing key stakeholders at all
levels of an organization, both internally and externally
- Experience driving strategic vision and direction
- Experience managing and interfacing with global matrix
teams
- Experience in analyzing trend and metrics data (especially
related to quality, safety, technical requirements, and
performance) to drive continuous improvement Preferred
Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would
be a plus:
- PhD in mathematical, statistical, engineering, scientific, or
other CMC - related discipline
- Basic understanding of representative BioPharm CMC development,
tech transfer, and manufacturing activities
- Familiarity with requirements for non-regulated and GXP data
streams necessary to develop phase-appropriate medicines for
clinical/commercial release & supply. Why GSK? Our values and
expectations--are at the heart of everything we do and form an
important part of our culture. These include Patient focus,
Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage,
Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our
values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance,
and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following
capabilities:
- Agile and distributed decision-making - using evidence and
applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk
- Managing individual and team performance.
- Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming
challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.
- Implementing change initiatives and leading change.
- Sustaining energy and well-being, building resilience in
teams.
- Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills
and share learning both internally and externally.
- Developing people and building a talent pipeline.
- Translating strategy into action - a compelling narrative,
motivating others, setting objectives and delegation.
- Building strong relationships and collaboration, managing
trusted stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
- Budgeting and forecasting, commercial and financial acumen. If
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