Transformation Delivery Director

Job Purpose The Transformation Delivery Director will be the accountable point of contact for the execution of an assigned strategic program, including the upfront shaping and set‑up of the program and the delivery to the point of Business As Usual (BAU). This role will require exceptional organizational skills, strategic insight, and the ability to navigate complex global environments. Key Responsibilities Be accountable for and dedicated to the delivery of a defined strategic transformational program(s). Partner with key stakeholders and sponsors to translate vision into strategy and delivery plans. Drive continuous measurement of outcomes (cost avoidance, cycle‑time reduction, quality, capability uplift). Be accountable for delivery of committed benefits; trigger corrective actions when needed. Operational Excellence Create and manage a matrix team of internal or external people, including SMEs, program, project and change managers, and process optimization experts to support the program shaping and set‑up. Ensure all programs are set up with clear objectives, budget, governance and proposed KPIs/benefits. Define and continuously assess the value propositions to deliver the expected value, with impactful interventions or pivots where required. Leverage data and analytics to monitor program performance, identify trends, and inform decision‑making. Provide regular, tailored updates on program progress to sponsors, governance forums, leadership team levels and other stakeholders to ensure clear insights into progress, risks, and strategic decisions. Design and deliver compelling program communications, ensuring stakeholders are informed, engaged, and aligned. Act as a champion for impactful and outcome‑focused transformation, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Cultivate a collaborative and results‑driven environment, promoting accountability and shared ownership of program outcomes. Basic Qualifications 7+ years of related clinical trial experience within a Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Contract Research Organization (CRO). Experience working within R&D or Development Operations, with involvement across defined stages of the drug development lifecycle within life‑science organizations. Experience managing enterprise‑level cross‑functional transformation initiatives, with responsibility for benefits tracking, financial forecasting, budget management, and achievement of defined ROI outcomes. Experience applying portfolio and Project Management Office (PMO) disciplines, using Agile and traditional project delivery models in assigned initiatives. Experience engaging and influencing stakeholders across functions and levels within a matrixed organization to achieve agreed project or strategic objectives. Experience preparing and delivering written and verbal communications in a professional setting, including senior DevOps and R&D leadership. Preferred Qualifications Consulting experience (Big 4). Prosci certification. PMP certification. Compensation & Benefits For candidates based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary ranges from $170,775 to $284,625. This position offers an annual bonus and eligibility for our share‑based long‑term incentive program. Benefits include health care and other insurance for employees and families, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed for a specific location, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Polish salary range: PLN 349,500 to PLN 582,500. The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr GlaxoSmithKline