Head of Global Demand Excellence

Posting period ends on 30 September 2025Overview

The Head of Demand Excellence is a key leadership role responsible for defining the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Demand CofE. This role will lead the evolution of the Demand planning function delivering new and enhanced capabilities and operational excellence, driving GSK to be an industry leader. By embracing and enhancing data, digital, and analytical capabilities, combined with simplification and standardizing ways of working the Head of Demand Excellence will maximize business performance in the short and long term.Responsibilities

Deliver a range of strategic and operational initiatives to ensure GSK''s leadership in the industryBuild and evolve Demand Planning capability across GSKRepresent Demand in various Global SandOP meetings, collaborating with Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial colleagues to provide valuable insights for optimal decisionsLead a matrix team, including remote and cross-time zone direct reports, to achieve business objectives in line with GSK values and purposeImplement processes and governance standards that focus on doing the right thing while maximizing business benefits and continuous improvement through KPI oversight and process adherenceBasic Qualifications

Strong people leadership experience in Demand Planning and Consensus Forecasting or SandOP, with expertise in deploying digital and automated forecasting solutionsSubject matter expertise in Demand Forecasting, with knowledge of process design, lean sigma, and advanced planning solutions including OMP, S4 Hana, and AI Forecasting solutionsProven experience in organizational and process design, simplification, standardization, improvement, and roll-out across a global organizationExperience leading multi-functional teams within a matrix environmentLarge-scale business transformation and change leadership experienceSenior stakeholder management skills and experience engaging business customersOther Job-Related Skills/Background

Effective communication and partnership with senior managementAbility to advocate and influence at all levels, including VP level and aboveNetworking skills both internally and externallyCollaborative work within the wider End to End (E2E) CofE team and other partners within GSKAbility to operate across various levels within the organization, from detailed hands-on operators to senior managementStrong communication and documentation skills*LI-GSKWhy 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.GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391. The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary.Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Please visit the Careers section of our site to find answers to multiple questions we receive.Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

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