The Director of Enterprise Network will be responsible for leading GSK’s global network strategy, design, and operations. This role ensures the delivery of a robust, secure, and scalable network infrastructure that supports the company’s strategic goals and operational needs. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in enterprise networking, a strategic mindset, and the ability to lead a diverse team of network professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise network strategy aligned with GSK’s business objectives and technology roadmap.

• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of the global network infrastructure, including WAN, SD-WAN, security, cloud, and data center networks.

• Ensure network security, performance, and reliability through effective planning, monitoring, and management.

• Lead and mentor a team of network engineers and administrators, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and business units to understand and address their networking needs and challenges.

• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring they deliver high-quality services and meet contractual obligations.

• Develop and enforce network policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Drive network modernization initiatives, including the adoption of cloud networking, automation, and advanced analytics.

• Conduct regular network assessments and audits to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

• Manage the network budget, including forecasting, procurement, and cost optimization.

Key Stakeholder activity:

• Senior Director Connectivity: Accountable to ensure alignment with cohesive strategy for Global Connectivity services

• Enterprise Network Architects & Engineers: Daily interaction with upwards of 10 Architects and Engineers, ensuring that visions are communicated, and processes are optimized

• Portfolio Director: Weekly interactions to ensure 100+ of simultaneous initiatives are running on track and technical challenges are met

• Business Units: Regular cadence meetings to ensure that solutions provided are fit for purpose in enabling GSK’s communications needs

• Strategic Partners: Daily engagement with suppliers that provide network services to the business.

Why You? 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical qualification with required experience.

• 15+ years of experience in Network Services with 5+ years of direct experience managing a global network end to end.

• 5+ years of experience managing strategic suppliers providing 24x7 operational support and technology vendor support contracts

• 5+ years of experience managing operational budgets exceeding $25M.

• 5+ years of experience in digital transformation of enterprise networks

• Experience in leading globally distributed matrixed organizations.

• Management experience with suppliers and matrixed multi-functional teams located globally.

• Experience establishing SRE practices within the enterprise.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a solid understanding of its technological trends.

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse audiences across various technical disciplines and job levels to achieve results.

• Self-starter with a sense of urgency and the ability to handle multiple high-priority work demands simultaneously in an outcome-driven organization.

• Passionate about enhancing the customer experience.

• Experienced in initiating and delivering large-scale operational programs.

• Skilled in operating systems and database administration.

• Proficient in agile delivery methodologies.

• Experienced in the DevOps operational model.

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