Strategic Director, External Manufacturing & Supply

GlaxoSmithKline; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Supply Director to lead a portfolio of CMOs and drive strategic alignment with manufacturing and commercial goals. You will oversee performance metrics, budgets, and governance while coaching a team to ensure on-time, compliant supply of drugs and vaccines.

Responsibilities include establishing strategic CMO objectives, driving supplier relationships, and implementing continuous improvement in PQTS.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Biotechnology, Engineering, Logistics, Finance or Quality.
• Minimum 10 years in Pharmaceutical Industry with GMP background.
• At least 5 years leading direct or matrix teams.
• At least 2 years working with CMOs on supplier performance and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of CMO performance metrics (OTIF, NPI delivery, Quality).
• Establish strategic goals for CMOs and PQTS teams aligned with commercial/manufacturing strategies.
• Lead SRM/SCRM data management for proactive supply/demand decisions.
• Manage day-to-day relationships and governance between GSK and CMOs.
• Drive budget adherence and continuous improvement within PQTS.

Skills

Leadership

GxP Regulations

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

Lean Management

Financial Acumen

Supplier Relationship Management

Supply Chain Optimization

Scenario Planning

SRM / SCRM Data

Operational Execution

Risk Awareness

Troubleshooting

Contractor Oversight

Education

BS Degree in Business or related field

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Supply Director to lead a portfolio of CMOs and drive strategic alignment with manufacturing and commercial goals. You will oversee performance metrics, budgets, and governance while coaching a team to ensure on-time, compliant supply of drugs and vaccines.

Responsibilities include establishing strategic CMO objectives, driving supplier relationships, and implementing continuous improvement in PQTS.