Director, External Operations

GlaxoSmithKline

Hybrid
External network management
Supplier performance management
Clinical trial supply chain
GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Director of External Operations to lead the packaging and labeling for its clinical portfolio, focusing on supplier management and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in clinical supply chain management, and will be responsible for ensuring high-quality clinical trial supplies through effective team leadership and strategic direction

Job Summary

  • The Director, External Operations is responsible for shaping and managing the external network that delivers packaging and labelling for GSK’s clinical portfolio.
  • Key responsibilities include leading a team, ensuring operational accountability, driving performance delivery, and optimizing the supply chain.
  • This role requires influencing and collaborating across a matrixed organization, engaging senior leaders, and driving business improvement initiatives.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Director of External Operations to lead the packaging and labeling for its clinical portfolio, focusing on supplier management and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in clinical supply chain management, and will be responsible for ensuring high-quality clinical trial supplies through effective team leadership and strategic direction.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • External network management
  • Supplier performance management
  • Clinical trial supply chain
  • Third Party Network strategies
  • GMP, GCP, and country-specific regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Ambitious for patients
  • Accountable for impact
  • Doing the right thing
  • Technological and process innovation

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience in Clinical Supply Chain or 3rd party management
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, Math or Business discipline

Work Rights

Not specified

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