Global Smart Manufacturing Leader - Data-Driven Ops & AI

GlaxoSmithKline; Upper Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline seeks a Smart Manufacturing Execution Lead to drive the global Smart Manufacturing strategy and accelerate data‑to‑value using Industry 4.0, AI, and advanced analytics. You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and IT to identify opportunities, prioritize value, and deliver scalable solutions across our network.

In this role you will build cross‑functional teams, define global standards, and ensure compliant deployments with measurable benefits like improved

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 6+ years of cross‑functional transformation experience.
• Hands‑on delivery of complex initiatives in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with project life cycle from business case to BAU and hyper care.

Responsibilities

• Translate vision into an outcome‑based multi‑year roadmap for Smart Manufacturing.
• Lead multi‑site programs, quantify benefits and manage external partners.
• Deliver Industry 4.0 solutions end‑to‑end across IT/OT, data, and AI initiatives.
• Drive data availability, contextualization, and decision‑making across systems.
• Engage senior leaders, establish KPIs, and ensure benefits realization.

Skills

Change Management

Communication

Cross‑Departmental Collaboration

Decision Making

Financial Acumen

Innovation

Leadership

Portfolio Management

Project Management

Project Management Governance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Leadership

Visionary Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Advanced Technology, Automation, Data Science, AI, or a related discipline

Tools

MES/eBR

OT/SCADA/DCS

Cloud & Edge

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline seeks a Smart Manufacturing Execution Lead to drive the global Smart Manufacturing strategy and accelerate data‑to‑value using Industry 4.0, AI, and advanced analytics. You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and IT to identify opportunities, prioritize value, and deliver scalable solutions across our network.

In this role you will build cross‑functional teams, define global standards, and ensure compliant deployments with measurable benefits like improved