Global Risk and Controls Operations Manager

GlaxoSmithKline; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street
Posted Date: Mar 31 2025

GSK is a place where outstanding people do amazing things. As a science-led global healthcare company, we exist to help people do more, feel better, live longer. Our goal is to be one of the most innovative, best performing, and trusted healthcare companies.

This role will own and execute operational projects based on the strategic direction set by Global Risk and Controls leadership.

The success of this role includes maximizing use of innovative technology to advance function’s readiness for the future, and being a champion for transformational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Enable delivery of projects in support of transformational Risk and Compliance objectives
2. Initiate and maintain collaborative matrix network in support of project execution, including coordinated planning and delivery, identification of synergies, and embedding sustainable change
3. Synthesize data from multiple sources to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
4. Develop and deploy relevant, value adding tools and resources to a global audience
5. Champion transformational objectives with key stakeholder groups
6. With all deliverables, advance the use of innovative technology for the benefit of both Compliance and the businesses and functions we support

Job related Experience:

1. Successful program delivery in a matrixed environment, including project management skills and ability to contribute to complex projects
2. Experience in Compliance or equivalent (Risk Management, Learning, Operational Deployment)
3. Success with leveraging advances in technology to drive efficiency, collaboration, quality
4. Influence and communication skills, including to leadership, peer and matrix audience
5. The role has a global remit, requiring cultural awareness to engage across all GSK regions.

Basic Qualifications

1. Demonstrated success in the key areas of responsibility noted
2. Self-starter, results-oriented, attentive to detail, ability to anticipate and mitigate issues
3. Organizational awareness; ability to initiate and maintain productive matrix connections
4. Written and oral communication skills, including influencing leadership, peers, matrix

Preferred Qualifications

1. Business Acumen – understands and considers implications of decisions within project work
2. Strong initiative, drive, and judgement – able to execute tasks independently with high level direction
3. Ability to deliver to deadlines whilst maintaining the high quality.

Closing Date for Applications – Monday 14th April 2025

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.