Project Planner (Project Management/ PDM)

Job description

Your Responsibilities :
GSK is looking for 2 Project Planners! The main function of the Project Data Manager is to improve integrated drug development asset planning by rigorous project plan management within the planning systems across the R&D enterprise. You will provide planning support to the accountable PM. With support at times from (grade 5 or 6) this role will deliver high quality development schedules / plans based on analytical data, benchmarks and information from the Drug Development Team. You must become a trusted partner to, interacts early and closely with the accountable Project Manager and the associated Functional Lines to build & maintain high quality drug development schedules / plans in the system.

Key responsibilities:
• With input from Line Manager and assigned Project Manager, this role delivers high quality less complex drug development plans based on analytical benchmark data, specifically the role initializes and maintains an accurate integrated plan schedule, works with the drug development team and functional lines to create plans with the appropriate work packages (i.e., reflecting the work required)
• This position must understand the importance of accurate data, how to use it through acquired technical skills, and how to interpret data to draw conclusions (with support from (grade 5 or 6 roles) as needed) so that others can make decisions and problem solve.
• Responsible for developing the schedules for activities and deliverables for traditional R&D drug development Projects (all phases: from pre-CS through Phase IV with a primary focus on a few phases only) to an appropriate level of detail that enables the evolving business needs
• Expected to recommend changes as opportunities present themselves to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling of projects to stakeholders
• With direction of their Line Manager, maintains the system data quality by assuring schedule compliance to established business rules, standards and ways of working along with the accountable Project Manager
• Responsible for selecting the appropriate Work Packages within the planning system.
• With support (from grade 5 or 6 roles) as needed, build the associated schedules to drive Total Project Cost (TPC) forecast estimates; forecast cost (EPE) and resource (FTE/IPE) associated with integrated plans.
• Partner with key stakeholders including functional Project Managers, etc. to ensure plan schedule alignment to intended strategy.
• Can contribute to scenario planning through developing alternative planning schedules for development team and portfolio decision making.
• At request of accountable PM, develop scenarios & recommends alternatives to current plan (with support from grade 5 or 6 as needed)
• Build status reports across key project control performance areas: scope and schedule with Reporting Team.

Application Details:
During the course of your application you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements please contact 0808 234 4391. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process.

Closing date for applications: October 2019

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

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Why You?

Basic qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree (Sciences, Clinical, Business operations, Finance, Computer Science)
Understanding of pharmaceutical business, drug development and project management
• Stakeholder accountability (e.g., functional line team members, project managers)
• Demonstrated experience in range of role essential skills (e.g., data analysis, problem resolution, enterprise wide project management tools)
• Ability to present data and visualizations in effective ways to audiences at varied levels within an organization

Preferred qualifications:
• Natural curiosity and the ability to explore new ideas and interrogate data
• Comfortable with ambiguity, the ability to develop solutions with minimal support
• Pharmaceutical drug/vaccine development experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate a plus
• Headcount resource and financial forecasting experience a plus
• Planisware (scheduling software), Excel & Spotfire

Why GSK? :
At GSK, our mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. Our three world-leading businesses research and deliver innovative medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products. We need a talented and motivated workforce to deliver against our strategy. To achieve this, we strive to attract the best people and to create an environment that empowers and inspires

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