Global AI & Smart Manufacturing Tech Leader

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Ware; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc is seeking a Technical Specialist to lead global digital integration and AI-enabled transformation across External Manufacturing and partner networks. The role shapes roadmaps, validates innovations, and drives scalable solutions while coordinating with CDMOs and enterprise product teams.

Based at GSK HQ London or Ware/Barnard Castle sites, the candidate will manage end-to-end delivery, adopt Agile methods, ensure governance and deliver measurable value from investment in

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a technical discipline with strong foundation in software or data engineering.
• Proven experience leading digital, integration or technology transformation in manufacturing or supply-chain contexts.
• Experience delivering AI-enabled digital solutions and Smart Manufacturing capabilities.
• Strong ability to translate operational priorities into integrated roadmaps and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead global External Manufacturing digital & technology roadmap aligning priorities with enterprise strategy.
• Own end-to-end delivery of digital integration solutions across enterprise tech environments.
• Prototype and validate high-value Smart Manufacturing, data and AI-use cases with evidence-based recommendations.
• Collaborate with vendors, partners and internal functions to stay current with tech trends.
• Lead product/program delivery using Agile and hybrid methods with RAID governance.
• Set release quality, service levels and transition criteria for shippable solutions.
• Ensure scalable, reusable architectures and deployment playbooks for wider networks.
• Coach teams and transition validated solutions to product or service teams.

Skills

Application Integrations

API Security

CI/CD

Cloud Engineering

Data Engineering

Data Integration

Education

Relevant Degree (e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, Engineering, IT, Manufacturing Systems)

Tools

RESTful API Design

Security System Design

SDLC

Version Control

Web Development

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline plc is seeking a Technical Specialist to lead global digital integration and AI-enabled transformation across External Manufacturing and partner networks. The role shapes roadmaps, validates innovations, and drives scalable solutions while coordinating with CDMOs and enterprise product teams.

Based at GSK HQ London or Ware/Barnard Castle sites, the candidate will manage end-to-end delivery, adopt Agile methods, ensure governance and deliver measurable value from investment in