Job Description :
This role can be based anywhere in APAC
Job Purpose
To champion and manage key new product development and launch activities of priority projects for SEAT, in order to drive more effective and efficient innovations. Embed Project Management as ways of working across SEAT. Lead the PMR (Project Management Review) pipeline review and stage gate approval meeting with the Leadership Team.
Responsibilities
Lead SEAT Area governance and oversight of the GSK IPT Innovation Program, ensuring speed & agility of implementation.
Lead & champion SEAT NPI Process, setting a consistent best-in-class Project Management benchmark across the LOC's.
Set-up SEAT Project Management Boards/Project Review Meetings and ensure these are held on a regular (monthly) basis; Facilitate/co-Chair these meeting with the General Manager and attended by functional heads.
Manages projects tracking system to highlight status/progress of key projects across SEAT and provide the leadership team with line-of-sight on the status/progress of those projects.
Lead priority projects across SEAT, ensuring that critical cross functional meetings (1. Kick-off meetings, 2. Joint Planning Sessions and, 3. regular cross-functional team meetings) are conducted: (1) Ensure project plans are defined by the lead/team and in-place for the cross-functional working team (Brand Marketing, Trade Marketing, Finance, Regulatory/Quality, R&D and GMS) which would cover defining project scope, objectives, strategy, resources requirements , structure, costs and schedule to ensure flawless product development and launch.(2) Ensure that the cross-functional team conduct team reviews on project stage/activities deliverables and that these are happening as per agreed timeline (i.e. artwork creation and approvals, regulatory requirements/submissions, myPSR entries). (3) Drive issues/risk identification, resolution and escalation as part of the team meetings; Assure smooth transition between key decision points within Commercial, GMS and/or R&D. Ensure project teams correctly define and resolve issues within its remit plus developing recommendations for resolution of issues outside remit, which the PM escalates to key stakeholders/functional heads/GMs. (4)Ensure changes are clearly communicated and approved through the local Project Management Board/Project Review Meetings
Build capability and enable excellent performance of Brand Team in project management, risk evaluation & mitigation through adequate training.
Lead and coach project teams in use of project management tools, methodologies/techniques to generate faster and better innovations (i.e. facilitating Joint Planning Sessions, ensuring project lead teams have defined – STP/business case, Project Charters, Project Timelines, Key Issues/Risks/Actions/Decisions log, RACI template, etc).
Challenge any duplication or inefficiencies in the system. Simplify existing processes to drive speed and agility in the NPD process.
Contribute fully to a climate for success in project teams: foster enthusiasm and teamwork, build relationships, reward and celebrate achievement.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications
Basic Project Management tools expertise
Ability to lead cross functional project team
Problem Solving / Decision Making
Communication & Presentation Skills
Strong analytical skills to map out complex highly interdependent issues – to simplify and create solutions
Comfortable operating in situations characterized by complexity, ambiguity and high levels of uncertainty with the ability to prioritise
Highly organised and process orientated
Why GSK?
Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture.
As GSK Focuses On Our Values And Expectations And a Culture Of Innovation, Performance, And Trust, The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following Capabilities
These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork.
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.
*LI-GSK
Our goalis to be one of the world's most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies. We believe that we all bring something unique to GSK and when we combine our knowledge, experiences and styles together, the impact is incredible. Come join our adventure at GSK where you will be inspired to do your best work for our patients and consumers. A place where you can be you, feel good and keep growing.
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