Real Estate, Facilities & EHS Manager

GSK; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in Philippines seeks a hands-on Real Estate, Facilities and EHS leader to run daily operations, safety programs and vendor management across sites. You will partner with site teams and regional experts to deliver compliant, efficient workplaces that support patient-focused outcomes.

The role requires strong communication in English and Filipino, and a proactive approach to problem solving with a focus on safety and inclusion. Occasional regional travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing facilities, real estate, or EHS operations.
• Proven ability to manage contracts, service providers, and vendor relationships effectively.
• Good knowledge of local building codes, safety, environmental, and health regulations.
• Strong communication skills in English and Filipino, both written and spoken.
• Practical problem‑solving skills with a focus on clear and timely communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of real estate and facilities to ensure compliance, safety, and business continuity.
• Oversee relationships and contracts with service providers, landlords, and suppliers to deliver quality and cost-effective services.
• Lead workplace safety and environmental health programs, ensuring compliance with local laws and corporate EHS standards.
• Support planning and delivery of infrastructure and capital projects from initiation through handover.
• Monitor performance through audits, inspections, and key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workplace experience, efficiency, and sustainability.

Skills

Facility Management

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Service Delivery Management

HSE Management

Financial Acumen

Influencing Without Authority

Customer Service Management

Digital Fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities Management/Environmental Science

Job description

Business Introduction

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

Position Summary

You will lead the Real Estate, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) management across GSK sites in the Philippines. This role works closely with site teams, external partners, and regional experts to create safe, efficient, and engaging workplaces. We seek someone who is a clear communicator, a proactive problem solver, and passionate about fostering an inclusive and safe work environment. Joining us means growing your career while making a meaningful impact, aligned with GSK's mission to 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:

• Manage day-to-day operations of real estate and facilities to ensure compliance, safety, and business continuity.
• Oversee relationships and contracts with service providers, landlords, and suppliers to deliver quality and cost-effective services.
• Lead workplace safety and environmental health programs, ensuring compliance with local laws and corporate EHS standards.
• Support planning and delivery of infrastructure and capital projects from initiation through handover.
• Monitor performance through audits, inspections, and key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workplace experience, efficiency, and sustainability.

Why You?

This role is based on-site in the Philippines, requiring close collaboration with site teams and contractors. We value professionals who are hands‑on, adaptable, and committed to a culture of safety and inclusion. Occasional travel within the region may be needed.

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing facilities, real estate, or EHS operations.
• Proven ability to manage contracts, service providers, and vendor relationships effectively.
• Good knowledge of local building codes, safety, environmental, and health regulations.
• Strong communication skills in English and Filipino, both written and spoken.
• Practical problem‑solving skills with a focus on clear and timely communication.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Project management experience or certification, especially in infrastructure or capital projects.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices, energy management, or waste reduction initiatives.
• Experience leading multicultural or cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with occupational health and safety management systems.
• Ability to work confidently in a dynamic and changing environment.

Skills

• Customer Service Management
• Digital Fluency
• Facility Management
• Financial Acumen
• Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Management Systems
• Influencing Without Authority
• Risk Management
• Service Delivery Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Vendor Management

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. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [e-mail]. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

We are a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.