GSK is one of the world’s foremost pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and we are proud to be leading a healthcare revolution. By disrupting our approaches to R&D and commercial business processes, Data and Analytics is allowing us to integrate, simplify and unlock all our data to drive innovation, decision making and enable our transformation in servicing our patients, healthcare professionals and consumers.

We are seeking an experienced Global Product Manager to lead our Next Best Action (NBA) Program, which is currently deployed in over 35 markets worldwide. The ideal candidate will oversee the maintenance and future evolution of our NBA operations, working closely with our international tech team, and managing an all-star team in India. The PM will be responsible for leveraging finely tuned processes to drive continuous improvement.

The Global Product Manager will find new and exciting ways to drive the business forward through the power of data and insights. This role is within the Digital Fuel organization. This team is focused on Next Best Action, bringing together data and technology capabilities to allow for the organization to become data- driven and insight-led in every decision to drive revenue and growth.

In this role you will

• Manage the global NBA product backlog, prioritizing features and enhancements based on business value and strategic alignment
• Collaborate with stakeholders across markets to gather requirements and ensure the NBA program meets diverse regional needs
• Work closely with the development team across our Global Capability Centers to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and product specifications
• Interface with various business strategy and execution teams, internal data dev ops teams as well as with 3rd party vendors to design, develop, and scale NBA capabilities& Interface with various business strategy and execution teams, internal data dev ops teams as well as with 3rd party vendors to design, develop, and scale NBA capabilities.
• Analyze complex situations and derive workable actions - identify, prioritize, and weigh options and recommend a value-add solution
• Understand the business processes and requests, to effectively translate business needs into Data Tech requests and actively engage with DevOps team as the solution gets developed
• Manage your work stream(s) and raise issues in a timely and effective manner and ensure resolution
• Constructively challenge requirements and current state to increase overall value to the firm
• Work Closely with the Opportunity Engine and CDP teams to further strategy
• Oversee the maintenance of current NBA operations while driving innovation and evolution of the program
• Serve as the primary point of contact for NBA-related queries and issues from global markets
• Analyze program performance metrics and user feedback to identify areas for improvement
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and GSK policies across all markets
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and end-users
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in the pharmaceutical sales and marketing space
• Responsible for the direct line management of a product team based in India.

Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:

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

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field; MBA preferred
• 5+ years of experience in product management or similar role, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• In-depth knowledge of IQVIA and Veeva platforms, specifically related to NBA technologies
• Strong understanding of how sales representatives utilize NBA in their daily activities
• Experience working with global teams and managing cross-cultural communication
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Agile/Scrum certification (e.g., CSPO) preferred

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

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

•  An end-user, customer-first mindset open to changing requirements and complex solutions
• Problem solving and multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment
• Ability to work in a matrix environment, including the ability to connect ideas, people and initiatives.

• Experience with data analytics and business intelligence tools
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI applications in pharmaceutical sales
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in multiple pharmaceutical markets
• Experience with pharmaceutical sales

If you're passionate about driving innovation in pharmaceutical sales and have a track record of successful product management in a global context, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead our Next Best Action Program at GSK.

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 26th September 2024 (COB)

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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