Informatics Data Science Manager

This role leads a multi-disciplinary Informatics Data Science team (for eg. data scientists, pharmaceutical scientists, data engineers, informatics and data systems specialists, and statisticians) to design, deliver and sustain digital and data capabilities across the value chain. The team supports New Product Introduction (NPI) and commercial manufacture at the Ware manufacturing site.

• Managing the Informatics Data Science team (building team capability through coaching, training and development so members meet role expectations and regulatory requirements.).

• Define and execute the site data and analytics strategy for Global Supply Chain operations and process performance with a focus on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Continuous Process Verification (CPV) and waste reduction. This includes the design, construction and implementation of new automated data processes, datamarts, reports, data models, and data visualisations to accelerate the Introduction of New Products (NPI) and product transfers data, implementation of product performance process improvements, through root cause analysis and change management.

• Ensure the deployment of sustainable data solutions in compliance with Quality Management System (QMS), related requirements and aligned with GSK strategy. Maintain and curate data flows from sources such as SAP, IP21, e /LIMS and laboratory systems for GxP datasets, Periodic Product Reviews (PPRs), investigations, MSAT/CPV trending, other functional area data analytics and reporting.

• Support Smart Manufacturing (SM) Program and new tools as they get developed and need data science expertise including Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications across different areas p SM team to define data architecture, optimize data flows, develop visualizations and enable data decision making and problem solving for Business, in alignment with SM ambition. Partner with Central Digital Teams, Tech, Engineering, GPS, Quality and Production Teams to deliver Smart Manufacturing goals for Ware Site.

• Collaborate and influence business stake-holders to gather suitably structured information and ensure data is freely available (to aid /drive data use and data-based decision making).

• Responsible for the recruitment (including apprentices and industry placement students) and management of the Informatics Data Science team, to maintain and enhance DDA capability in support of the Global Supply Chain (GSC).

• Ensures Informatics capability at the Ware site is sustained for current and future requirements.

• Responsible for strategic direction / proactive approach, and influence to drive change and continuous improvement in the Data processes by improving or reducing the complexity of data processes: including implementing new or alternative business process improvements to maximize the business benefit, aligned to the change management strategy.

• May serve as the business lead for the development, deployment and or migration to new system and business processes. Ensuring common standards are defined and adopted.

• Responsible for key data improvement projects i.e. design /development / pilot and deployment of local systems, data analytics tools / processes to facilitate the use and interpretation of data.

• Ensures that all data analytics activities are planned, resourced, and completed on time, and in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborates with key stakeholders and partners other the business and functions (Medicines Development and Supply Quality / Technical / IT) to ensure that the data and reporting infrastructure is fit for purpose.

• Contributes to the wider informatics network, ensuring that best practices are incorporated into the local ways of working, maintaining a data science knowledge to ensure requirements of the site are considered in the development and roll out of global solutions.

• Support external and internal audits/inspections as required, and all relevant compliance requirements.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to be instrumental in developing and delivering the Ware Site’s future factory strategy. You will be working at the forefront of digital transformation within GSK, in a high-profile role with senior stake-holder involvement.

We are co-located with our R&D colleagues and recently opened a new, state-of-the-art oral solid dose facility  this location our scientists, technicians and engineers (from R&D and Global Supply Chain – GSC) work collaboratively together (using the latest technologies) to rapidly knowledge transfer and deliver GSK’s most innovative, medicines faster and more efficiently. On site we produce over 60 million respiratory inhalers each year with growing demand in future years.

The site also processes Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) for use both on site and other manufacturing sites in our network.

Final date to receive applications – Friday 23rd of January 2026 (COB).