Associate Director

Be You at GSK At GSK, we unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of diseases together.We are a world leader in infectious diseases, including vaccines and HIV, with the broadest portfolio in the industry, pushing the frontiers of respiratory science and improving the lives of millions of patients. Recognized for our ESG leadership, we are making an impact on society’s most urgent challenges. We’re confident that together we can make a positive impact on the health of more than 2.5 billion people by 2031. When you set out on your adventure at GSK, we make a deal. You commit to living our values and performing against our Innovation, Performance, and Trust priorities. In return, GSK commits to providing the right environment for you to thrive. Together, we build an environment where we can all thrive and focus on what matters most to each of us. The Enterprise Transformation Office (ETO) is GSK’s internal transformation practice. We partner with Business Units (R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial) and Global Functions (HR, Technology, Finance, Procurement) to co‑create strategy, run transformation programmes—with a strong emphasis on digital and AI—and deliver measurable business outcomes. The 80+ person ETO acts as a catalyst for strategy enablement and execution across the company. About the Role We are looking for an Associate Director, Enterprise Transformation, to lead large, complex global programmes and provide leadership to a team of transformation professionals. This is a hands‑on senior role for a practical strategist who can shape direction, lead delivery and influence senior stakeholders across the organization. You will work in a fast‑moving, digital‑first environment and focus on delivering clear, measurable outcomes. Responsibilities Design and lead enterprise‑level transformation programmes that improve experience, efficiency and effectiveness across functions and geographies. Work with senior leaders to identify, prioritize and shape programmes using data and clear business rationale. Act as the primary point of contact for executive sponsors; maintain strong senior stakeholder engagement and clear escalation routes. Manage programme delivery: scope, financials (business case and budget oversight), resourcing, timelines, stage‑gates and risk management. Provide people leadership for a team of transformation professionals; mentor and develop talent and support capability building across the ETO. Bring structure to complex and ambiguous situations, converting uncertainty into practical next steps and decisions. Champion a digital and agile mindset, leveraging technology and iterative approaches to accelerate change and deliver value Influence and align stakeholders at all levels, building trust and commitment without formal authority Foster collaboration, inclusion, and psychological safety—ensuring everyone required is engaged in the transformation journey Solve complex problems with creativity, analytical rigour, and a growth mindset—embracing learning and continuous improvement Share knowledge, promote continuous improvement and help standardise effective transformation practices across the ETO. Challenge the status quo, drive innovation, and ensure transformation efforts are future-ready What You Bring Bachelor’s degree required; MBA from a top-tier B-school strongly preferred 15+ years’ experience leading large transformation programmes, either in industry or consulting; experience in pharma industry is highly desirable. Deep expertise in digital transformation and AI adoption at scale strongly preferred Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business needs and translate them into effective solutions. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and work across matrixed organisations. Strong change management expertise with the ability to manage change effectively and minimize disruption during implementation. Proven track record of solving complex problems, delivering results, and driving real business value Clear and effective communicator, able to tailor messages to different audiences. Experience leading and developing teams, and promoting a collaborative working culture. Consulting or internal advisory mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business value. Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build strong relationships across functions and geographies Why Join Us? Shape the future of enterprise transformation in a vibrant, inclusive, and digitally enabled environment Collaborate and learn with talented colleagues and senior leaders on high-impact initiatives Advance your career while making a real difference to the organisation’s success Deepen your business acumen with opportunities to work across diverse business units and functions Be part of a culture that values a unique combination of innovation, agility, and growth mindset along with Motivate, Focus, Develop and Care Inclusion at GSK: As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team at to discuss your needs. #LI-GSK Why 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. Inclusion at GSK: As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team at to discuss your needs. 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