Site Name: India - Maharashtra - Worli Mumbai Posted Date: Aug 14 2025 Job Title: ES CMO Lead Business Introduction We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 20+ contract manufacturing sites delivered 180 million packs of medicines and 4.5 billion units 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 Are you ready to lead and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, global environment? As the ES CMO Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient, reliable, and timely supply of materials and products from external suppliers to GSK sites and markets. This role is based in India and offers the opportunity to collaborate across diverse teams, drive supplier relationships, and deliver results that matter. We value candidates who are proactive, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Build and maintain strong relationships with external suppliers, ensuring effective communication and governance structures. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver key performance indicators (KPIs) such as product quality, supply security, and cost optimization. Manage supplier contracts, including adherence to Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Quality Assurance Agreements (QAAs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring business continuity and compliance with regulatory requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance performance and deliver value. Collaborate with global planning teams to manage supply and capacity needs, supporting long-term business goals. Qualifications/Skills Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in science, business, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management or a related area. Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies. Proven experience in leading matrix teams and managing complex projects. Knowledge of supply chain systems and processes. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced certifications in supply chain management (e.g., APICS CSCP, Six Sigma). Experience in supplier relationship management and contract negotiations. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards. Proficiency in tools like SAP, Microsoft Project, and Power BI. Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is a plus. Why GSK? Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture. These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities: Operating at pace and agile decision-making – using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk. Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution. Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning. Sustaining energy and well-being Building strong relationships and collaboration, honest and open conversations. Budgeting and cost-consciousness Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is 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. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). 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