Senior Principal

Join Us to Shape the Future of External Manufacturing Tech Are you passionate about architecting cutting-edge supply chain collaboration platforms Do you thrive in a fast-paced agile environment where innovation meets impact We re looking for a visionary Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable cloud-based solutions that power our external manufacturing and direct procurement operations Job Purpose The Technical Architect for Externalisation Products will play a critical role in defining and implementing technical architectures for the Global Supply Chain Externalisation capability By collaborating closely with Product Directors Product Owners Product Managers Enterprise Architects and Engineering teams the Technical Architect will ensure seamless integration of advanced collaboration solutions across platforms and systems This position is integral to supporting the deployment of innovative technologies in external manufacturing direct procurement and business development The role aims to enhance GSK s external manufacturing capabilities driving efficiency connectivity and collaboration across the supply chain Additionally the Technical Architect will provide technical oversight of the delivery ensuring alignment with GSK Tech architectural standards and Global Regulatory Compliance requirements This opportunity offers a platform to demonstrate technical expertise and leadership within a global organization fostering continuous improvement in externalisation practices Key Responsibilities Design and oversee the technical architecture for external manufacturing platforms including One Network Factory Integration Layer and other supply chain technologies Collaborate with product owners engineering teams and strategic partners like Accenture to ensure successful project delivery Develop and maintain integration strategies between internal systems and contract manufacturing partners focusing on data architecture and connectivity Support the implementation of major technologies such as SAP OMP and Digital Thread for Life Sciences DTLS Lead agile product delivery teams contributing to backlog refinement sprint planning and continuous improvement Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards and maintain high-quality technical documentation Why You You re a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution You bring a passion for innovation a collaborative mindset and a track record of delivering complex solutions in global environments Experience Required Total 16 years of experience with proven experience in Supply Chain Collaboration and transformation programs Hands-on expertise with platforms like One Network E2Open SAP Business Network or Tracelink MINT Strong background in SAP OMP and cloud-based architecture Azure GCP Experience leading solution delivery teams and working in agile scrum environments Familiarity with DevOps DevSecOps practices and tools like Azure DevOps or Jira Demonstrated ability to define and implement digital and technology strategies Preferred Qualifications Experience leading teams that have delivered successful software products from concept to scale Strong people management skills with a passion for mentoring and developing talent Ability to navigate matrixed organizations and manage multiple stakeholders Deep understanding of product management customer discovery and lean startup principles Skilled at balancing priorities across Product UX Design and Engineering Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at driving clarity and alignment Excellent communication skills to influence both technical and non-technical audiences 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 - 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