Operations Manager AIML

At GSK we see a world in which advanced applications of Machine Learning and AI will allow us to develop novel therapies to existing diseases and to quickly respond to emerging or changing diseases with personalized drugs, driving better outcomes at reduced cost with fewer side effects. It is an ambitious vision that will require the development of products and solutions at the cutting edge of Machine Learning and AI. If that excites you, we'd love to chat.

The Operations Manager is a key role in operations with a purpose to work with the artificial intelligence-machine learning (AIML) group to support in driving forward key projects and initiatives. The AIML group is working in an exciting and exploratory space focusing on areas in which machine learning methods could improve R&D at GSK.

The Operations Manager will support the Head of AIML operations and the AIML Director as they work with the AIML leadership to do what it takes to mobilise R&D’s people, time, and resources for maximum patient impact.  This role will be involved in looking for ways create solutions where there are gaps in processes, embed efficient ways of working to allow AIML project teams to focus on the highest value add activities. 

This role will also be working with our external data team so experience with scientific database products (e.g., Elsevier) and scientific journals is a plus.

This role will be a part of our global AIML team (based in London Kings Cross) will be a part of a team whose aim is to accelerate medicine development for patients.

In this role you will

Contributing to the day-to-day Operational support to AIML, which could include but not limited to:

• Planning team meetings, including agendas, actions, key participants, and driving High Performing Teams behaviours,
• Locating gaps in processes, developing processes and process improvements,
• End to end business system ownership of scientific databases and software as products, liaising with tech on the interface between the vendor and GSK,
• Support in vendor contracts renewals, vendor oversight, license renewals, CDA’s, and studentship agreements,
• Facilitate ongoing evaluation of portfolios of work, reviewing GSK’s needs and alternatives using key metrics.  This could include but is not limited to studentships, grants and donations and external data.
• Support financial processes,
• Support the communication and engagement plan activities,
• Perform ad-hoc analysis, develop strategic options, and provide recommendations to enable informed decision making,
• Drive small business transformation projects that impact AIML

Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor’s degree as a minimum, ideally scientific or computer science/software related
• Scientific and operational credibility with evidence of delivery in an R&D environment, including effective matrix working
• Vendor management and procurement experience
• Previous experience with sophisticated data analysis; ability to draw conclusions in absence of definitive quantitative evidence.
• Demonstrated ability to structure and manage projects to deliver stated objectives coupled with a clear understanding of change management principles. Previous experience undertaking project management for strategic business projects and/or demonstrated ability to lead small projects of a strategic nature.
• Strong stakeholder management experience
• Ability to work in an agile and flexible environment where process maybe unclear or need to be developed. 

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Master’s degree or PhD, ideally scientific or computer science/software related
• Pharma, CRO and/or Academic Research Organisation experience
• AIML knowledge and experience

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 27th February 2024 (COB)

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. 
When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

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