Summary

Provide end-to-end Digital & Technology solution architecture leadership for the Global Supply Chain capital projects portfolio, with primary focus on the Upper Merion Flex Factory. Shape architecture from concept and feasibility through design, delivery and operational handover, ensuring capital investments deliver secure, resilient, compliant, composable and future-ready manufacturing capabilities. Act as the architecture design authority across manufacturing, engineering, quality, automation, data, cloud, cybersecurity and enterprise platforms. Align project teams, GSC Digital & Technology, enterprise functions and external partners around an integrated architecture that supports immediate programme outcomes while creating reusable and scalable capabilities for the wider manufacturing network.

Job description

Position Summary

Provide end-to-end Digital & Technology solution architecture leadership for the Global Supply Chain capital projects portfolio, with primary focus on the Upper Merion Flex Factory. Shape architecture from concept and feasibility through design, delivery and operational handover, ensuring capital investments deliver secure, resilient, compliant, composable and future-ready manufacturing capabilities. Act as the architecture design authority across manufacturing, engineering, quality, automation, data, cloud, cybersecurity and enterprise platforms. Align project teams, GSC Digital & Technology, enterprise functions and external partners around an integrated architecture that supports immediate programme outcomes while creating reusable and scalable capabilities for the wider manufacturing network.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end solution architecture for the capital projects portfolio, including the Flex Factory
Translate business, engineering and site requirements into coherent current-state, transition-state and target-state architectures.
Define integrated designs across manufacturing, engineering, quality, automation, data, cloud and enterprise platforms.
Apply composable architecture principles to promote reuse, interoperability and avoidance of siloed or duplicative technology.
Act as architecture design authority at programme stage gates and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations.
Manage cross-site, cross-domain and supplier architecture dependencies, decisions and risks.
Develop solution options and provide cost, value, risk and feasibility input to investment decisions.
Identify architecture exceptions and escalate material decisions through the appropriate GSC architecture governance forums.
Maintain architecture artefacts, roadmaps and decision records for the capital portfolio.
Represent GSC Architecture with programme leaders, Engineering, sites, suppliers and enterprise functions.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering
8+ years of experience in solving architecture, engineering technology, manufacturing technology or related disciplines.
Experience leading architecture for large, complex capital programs or site transformations.
Experience integrating manufacturing, automation, engineering, quality, cloud, data and enterprise platforms.
Experience operating in a regulated environment and working with global, cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

TOGAF or an equivalent architecture certification is preferred.
Strong knowledge of solution architecture, manufacturing systems, operational technology, cloud technologies and systems integration.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity, resilience, data architecture and regulated-system delivery.
Ability to develop architecture options, articulate trade-offs and influence senior business and technology stakeholders.
Strong facilitation, communication, negotiation and supplier-management skills.
Ability to work effectively across global teams, cultures, functions and sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering
8+ years of experience in solving architecture, engineering technology, manufacturing technology or related disciplines.
Experience leading architecture for large, complex capital programs or site transformations.
Experience integrating manufacturing, automation, engineering, quality, cloud, data and enterprise platforms.
Experience operating in a regulated environment and working with global, cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
TOGAF or an equivalent architecture certification is preferred.
Strong knowledge of solution architecture, manufacturing systems, operational technology, cloud technologies and systems integration.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity, resilience, data architecture and regulated-system delivery.
Ability to develop architecture options, articulate trade-offs and influence senior business and technology stakeholders.
Strong facilitation, communication, negotiation and supplier-management skills.
Ability to work effectively across global teams, cultures, functions and sites.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Company overview

GSK plc (formerly GlaxoSmithKline) is a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in London, England. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, GSK has grown to become one of the world's leading healthcare companies with operations in over 150 countries. The company specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. GSK's therapeutic areas include respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases. The company is particularly renowned for its vaccine portfolio and has been at the forefront of developing treatments for major global health challenges. With approximately 70,000 employees worldwide, GSK maintains a strong commitment to scientific innovation and has a significant presence in key markets including the United States, Europe, and emerging economies. The company's mission is to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.