Site GPS Lead

GlaxoSmithKline; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline seeks a seasoned leader to drive GPS deployment at the Tuas Vaccines site in Singapore. You will collaborate with site leadership to transform strategy into GPS workstreams, coach teams, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, service and cost.

You will lead training, governance and data-driven improvement projects while embedding Lean/Six Sigma practices across operations, with regional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 10 years experience leading manufacturing or quality or engineering operations, with demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools; Green Belt certification or equivalent required.
• Proven coaching and capability-building skills with experience training leaders and teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience in project planning, governance and delivering measurable benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of GPS practitioners and Smart Manufacturing team to deploy GPS / Smart Manufacturing and build capability across the site.
• Work with site leadership to translate strategy into focused GPS workstreams and measurable targets.
• Run site self-assessments against GPS maturity matrices and lead action plans to close gaps.
• Design and deliver training, coaching and hands-on improvement projects to embed continuous improvement behaviours.
• Govern site improvement activity through the GPS council, reporting outcomes and tracking benefits.
• Use data, digital tools and analytics to strengthen improvement work and reduce waste.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Data-Driven Decision Making

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

Lean Management

Problem Solving

Process Improvements

Project Management

GxP Regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/business or related discipline

Tools

GPS deployment tools

Job description

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 not just core to our operations; it’s 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. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary

You will lead the deployment and embedding of the GSK Production System (GPS) at our Tuas Vaccines site. You will report to the Site Director and work closely with the Site Leadership Team to drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, service and cost. We value practical leaders who coach others, build capability, and deliver measurable results. This role offers visible responsibility, growth opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact by uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. When you are in this role, you will be in the driver seat to Accelerate R&D, Deliver Growth and Simplify how we work for GSK.

Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Lead and coach a team of GPS practitioners and Smart Manufacturing team to deploy GPS / Smart Manufacturing and build capability across the site.
• Work with site leadership to translate strategy into focused GPS workstreams and measurable targets.
• Run site self‑assessments against GPS maturity matrices and lead action plans to close gaps.
• Design and deliver training, coaching and hands‑on improvement projects to embed continuous improvement behaviours.
• Govern site improvement activity through the GPS council, reporting outcomes and tracking benefits.
• Use data, digital tools and analytics to strengthen improvement work and reduce waste.

Basic Qualification

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 10 years experience leading manufacturing or quality or engineering operations, with demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools; Green Belt certification or equivalent required.
• Proven coaching and capability‑building skills with experience training leaders and teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience in project planning, governance and delivering measurable benefits.

Preferred Qualification

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Degree in a STEM subject or advanced professional qualification.
• Black Belt certification or advanced continuous improvement training.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharma or other highly regulated industries.
• Track record of embedding strategy deployment or Hoshin planning at site level.
• Experience applying digital tools, automation or data analytics to improvement work.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams and managing people performance.

Working model

This role is on‑site in Singapore with hybrid working options to be agreed with site leadership. You will be expected to spend regular time on the manufacturing floor and attend in‑person leadership and GPS council meetings. Some regional travel may be required.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, Data‑Driven Decision Making, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Influencing Without Authority, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management, Risk Awareness, Workshop Facilitation

Why GSK?

Unifying 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].

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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.