Job Purpose

The First Line Leader (FLL) is a people manager with direct reports, responsible for leading and developing their team, driving performance, and embedding GSK ways of working (including GPS) to deliver outstanding safety, quality, service and business results.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Team Development

-Spend the majority of time (around 70%) working with and developing the team, including regular coaching, feedback and performance conversations.

-Role-model GSK leadership behaviours (Motivate, Focus, Care, Develop) and create an inclusive, high-performance culture in line with GSK mission and values. 

-Clarify roles, expectations and priorities for direct reports; ensure objectives and development plans are in place and regularly reviewed.

-Build capability in the team through on-the-job development, mentoring and appropriate learning interventions, including participation in the First Line Leader programme where relevant. 

Performance Management & Problem Solving

-Own day-to-day performance management for the team, using visual management, KPIs and standard work to track safety, quality, delivery and cost metrics (GPS mindset).

-Lead structured problem-solving at the Gemba, engaging the team to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions. 

-Ensure timely batch / work review and documentation quality, applying ALCOA+ principles and supporting the team to eliminate data-integrity issues (where relevant to the function).

Process & Standards Management

-Confirm and maintain standards in the area of responsibility (Standard Work, SOPs, visual controls), and ensure they are understood, followed and continuously improved.

-Coordinate and prioritise daily and weekly activities for the team, using leader calendars and leader standard work to protect time for coaching and improvement. 

-Partner with support functions (e.g. Quality, EHS, HR, Supply Chain) to ensure compliance with all GSK policies, Life-Saving Rules and regulatory / quality requirements.

Change & Continuous Improvement

-Lead and support change initiatives in the area (process changes, digital tools, organisational changes), ensuring effective communication, engagement and adoption.

-Promote a culture of continuous improvement; encourage ideas from the team and facilitate small, frequent improvements aligned to GPS principles.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

-Act as primary contact for the area with upstream/downstream stakeholders (other teams, site leadership, central functions), ensuring clear two-way communication on performance, risks and priorities

-Prepare and present area performance updates, including status of key initiatives, risks and mitigation plans. 

Education & Experience 

-Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. science, engineering, business) or equivalent experience.

-Experience in the pharmaceutical / healthcare / manufacturing / commercial environment, including exposure to GSK GPS / continuous improvement or equivalent methodologies. 

-Proven experience in a team-leading, supervisory or project leadership role with responsibility for people and performance.

Key Skills & Competencies

-Strong people-leadership skills: coaching, feedback, performance management, developing others.

-Ability to Motivate, Focus, Care and Develop in line with the GSK leadership framework.

-Problem-solving and decision-making skills, using data and structured methods (e.g. root-cause analysis).

-Strong communication and influencing skills with both frontline teams and senior stakeholders.

-High attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety and compliance (Life-Saving Rules, data integrity, regulatory expectations). 

-Resilience and adaptability in a changing environment; ability to lead teams through change.

Skills

Data Integrity, Detail-Oriented, Digital Fluency, Emergency Response, Financial Acumen, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Processes, Problem Solving, Production Management, Project Coordination, Quality Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Awareness, Site Operations

 

 

Spanish Salary Range / Rango salarial en España: EUR 38,100 to EUR 63,500The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.El rango salarial bruto anual para nuevos empleados en esta posición se encuentra se indica más arriba para cada ubicación correspondiente. Estos rangos tienen en cuenta varios factores, como las habilidades, la experiencia, el nivel educativo de la persona candidata y las condiciones del mercado para el puesto. Además, esta posición puede incluir un bonus anual y la posibilidad de participar en nuestro programa de incentivos a largo plazo basado en acciones, en función del nivel del puesto. Durante el proceso de selección se facilitará información más detallada sobre el paquete completo de beneficios. Además, esta posición puede incluir un bonus anual y la posibilidad de participar en nuestro programa de incentivos a largo plazo basado en acciones, en función del nivel del puesto. Durante el proceso de selección se facilitará información más detallada sobre el paquete completo de beneficios. Este puesto está abierto a candidatos en distintas ubicaciones por lo que también se muestran los rangos salariales correspondientes a algunas de ellas. En determinados mercados, la legislación sobre transparencia salarial exige incluir información retributiva en las ofertas de empleo, y esas ubicaciones se contemplan como posibles destinos para este puesto. Si en una ubicación o país concreto no se indica un rango salarial en la oferta, la compensación se tratará durante el proceso de selección. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que los salarios varían según el país en función de las habilidades, experiencia, nivel educativo del candidato y las condiciones del mercado para el puesto. Las ofertas suelen situarse dentro del rango anunciado atendiendo a las habilidades, experiencia y cualificaciones del candidato, reservándose habitualmente el tramo superior para candidatos altamente experimentados u otras circunstancias excepcionales alineadas con estos criterios.

Why GSK?

Uniting 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.

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