Executive Assistant
Key Responsibilities
In this individual contributor role, you will provide dedicated executive support to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Tech Transformation and Operations, delivering end-to-end executive support and project coordination for the SVP's organization.
This role requires an independent problem solver who is comfortable navigating and partnering with senior leaders across the organization, exercising sound judgment and discretion, and managing confidential information with confidence. The successful candidate will identify opportunities for process improvement, drive operational effectiveness, and support strategic priorities within a fast-paced global environment.
This role offers the opportunity to lead key activities and contribute to the success of the Tech Transformation and Operations organization. Responsibilities include:
Act as an independent problem solver, confidently navigating and partnering with senior leaders across the organization.
Provide dedicated, high-level executive administrative support to the SVP of Tech Transformation and Operations and the wider leadership team as required.
Lead and coordinate departmental and executive-level projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.
Manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance team effectiveness.
Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration across functions.
Handle highly confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
Arrange complex domestic and international business travel and provide proactive calendar management.
Utilize financial, procurement, and expense management systems to support operational activities, resolve issues, and ensure timely processing of requests.
Maintain office systems, records, and administrative processes, including contact and distribution lists.
Provide occasional support for meetings, conferences, and events, including venue coordination and liaison with technology, facilities, catering, security, and other service providers as needed. This is a minor component of the role and not a primary responsibility.
Basic Qualifications
Associate degree or equivalent qualification.
Experience in roles requiring independent problem-solving and regular interaction with senior executives.
Experience handling sensitive or confidential information and applying sound judgment in a professional environment.
Experience arranging complex business travel and managing calendars for senior leaders.
Experience using financial, procurement, or expense management systems (e.g., Concur, SAP, Oracle, Workday, or equivalent).
Experience supporting senior leaders and effectively influencing stakeholders through strong communication, judgment, and business acumen.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using SharePoint.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience with budget tracking and strong organizational skills.
Ability to operate with pace and agility, using evidence and judgment to balance speed, rigor, and risk.
Flexible working style with the ability to support stakeholders across multiple time zones.
Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality results, overcoming challenges, and maintaining a strong focus on execution.
Work Arrangements
Primary Location: Stevenage, UK
Additional locations may be considered:
GSK Headquarters, UKs
Upper Providence, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Wavre, Belgium
This role follows GSK's hybrid working model, combining on-site collaboration with remote working flexibility.
Application Information:
Closing Date for Applications: 11 September 2026
Please take a copy of this Job Description, as it will not be available after the advertisement closes.
When applying for this role, please use either the cover letter section of the online application or your CV to demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above. Information provided in your application materials will be used to assess your suitability for the role.
Skills
Business Application Support, Customer Service, Data Management, Digital Fluency, Office ManagementBelgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 45,375 to EUR 75,625The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.
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 – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
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Skills Required
- Associate degree or equivalent qualification
- Experience independently solving problems and regularly interacting with senior executives
- Experience handling sensitive or confidential information with sound judgment
- Experience arranging complex business travel and managing senior-leader calendars
- Experience using financial, procurement, or expense management systems such as Concur, SAP, Oracle, or Workday
- Experience supporting senior leaders and influencing stakeholders through communication, judgment, and business acumen
- Experience using SharePoint
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience with budget tracking
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to support stakeholders across multiple time zones
GSK Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GSK and has not been reviewed or approved by GSK.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation is characterized as including strong salary and perks, with annual bonuses and long-term incentives contributing materially to total rewards. Recognition and performance-linked rewards are described as a consistent component of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and mental health benefits. The breadth of coverage is repeatedly framed as a standout element of the overall rewards experience.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as robust, anchored by a 401(k) plan and additional savings vehicles such as employee stock purchase programs. Employer contributions and savings options are portrayed as meaningful supports for long-term financial security.
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