Process Improvement Specialist

SMAS Process Improvement Specialist
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 prevent and treat disease with specialty medicines, vaccines and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and advanced technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas – respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

Job Purpose

• Support the Global Process Owner (GPO) in driving standardization, simplification, automation, and continuous improvement across SMAS management and production accounting processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert for process excellence methodologies, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, controls, and user experience across global SMAS.
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives, partnering with operational teams, Finance stakeholders, Digital & Tech, RPA, and C&C to deliver sustainable business benefits.
• Support the design, implementation, and governance of global process standards, procedures, controls, and RACI frameworks.
• Drive adoption of best practices, standard ways of working, and digital solutions across the SMAS organization.
• Contribute to global process and systems deployments, ERP evolution, and process optimization initiatives supporting the SMAS operating model.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, assess, and prioritize process improvement opportunities across the SMAS organization, leveraging data, stakeholder feedback, and performance metrics.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects focused on standardization, simplification, automation, controls enhancement, and productivity.
• Facilitate process mapping, process documentation, root cause analysis, and problem-solving workshops to improve SMAS operational performance.
• Collaborate with operational teams and SMEs to design, test, and implement process improvements and sustainable solutions.
• Support the development and maintenance of global process documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
• Monitor process performance and SMAS KPIs trends, identifying control gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with SMAS Digital Team, Digital & Tech teams, Blackline CoE and RPA to evaluate and deploy digital tools and automation solutions.
• Support governance forums, process reviews, and standardization initiatives by preparing analyses, recommendations, and progress updates.
• Act as a change champion, supporting communication, stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of global RACI matrices, process ownership frameworks, and governance standards.
• Participate in ERP, SAC, S/4HANA, automation, and other relevant projects, representing SMAS process requirements and business needs.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with Finance teams, GPOs, Finance Partners, Digital & Tech teams, and external stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence across the SMAS organization.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree level education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience in finance and accounting processes, preferably within manufacturing, cost accounting, or shared services environments.
• Track record of leading or supporting process improvement, automation, transformation, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to drive change, challenge existing practices constructively, and build engagement around improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of multiple systems/tools e.g. SAP, Power BI, SAC
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively within global teams.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Proficiency in English
  Benefits:
• Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies
• Contract of employment
• Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement, holiday benefit)
• Life insurance and pension plan
• Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible
• Sports cards (Multisport)
• Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure
• Personalized learning approach
• Extensive support of work life balance
• Supportive community and integration events
• Modern office with creative rooms, fresh fruits everyday
• Free car and bike parking, locker rooms and showers.
  

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Skills

Business Case Development, Change Management, Design Thinking, Digital Fluency, Driving Continuous Improvement, Enterprise Thinking, Insight Generation, Stakeholder Management

Polish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: PLN 113,250 to PLN 188,750The 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.Roczny przedział wynagrodzenia zasadniczego brutto dla nowo zatrudnionych osób na tym stanowisku został wskazany powyżej dla każdej właściwej lokalizacji. Przedziały te uwzględniają szereg czynników, w tym umiejętności kandydata, doświadczenie, poziom wykształcenia oraz rynkowy poziom wynagrodzenia dla tego stanowiska W zależności od stanowiska i obowiązujących polityk wewnętrznych, rola ta może również uprawniać do otrzymania premii (jeśli ma zastosowanie i jest przyznawana na podstawie określonych, obiektywnych kryteriów) oraz/lub nagród za wyjątkowe wyniki (przyznawanych według uznania pracodawcy). Wszystkie świadczenia ustawowe będą zapewnione zgodnie z przepisami prawa polskiego. Mogą być także oferowane dodatkowe benefity, takie jak prywatna opieka medyczna, dodatkowe płatne dni wolne, ubezpieczenie na życie, prywatny plan emerytalny oraz w pełni płatny urlop rodzicielski i urlop na opiekę nad członkiem rodziny. Bardziej szczegółowe informacje na temat całkowitego pakietu wynagrodzenia i świadczeń przypisanego do tego stanowiska zostaną przekazane podczas procesu rekrutacyjnego. Przedziały wynagrodzenia dla innych krajów mogą być również widoczne, ponieważ na niektórych rynkach obowiązują przepisy dotyczące jawności wynagrodzeń, które wymagają zamieszczania takich informacji w ogłoszeniach o pracę, a wskazane lokalizacje mogą stanowić potencjalne miejsce wykonywania tej roli. Jeśli przedział wynagrodzenia nie jest podany w ogłoszeniu dla konkretnej lokalizacji lub kraju, odpowiednie informacje o wynagrodzeniu zostaną omówione w trakcie procesu rekrutacyjnego. Prosimy pamiętać, że poziom wynagrodzenia różni się w zależności od kraju i jest ustalany na podstawie umiejętności, doświadczenia, poziomu wykształcenia oraz rynkowego poziomu wynagrodzenia dla danego stanowiska. Oferty są zazwyczaj przedstawiane w granicach wskazanego przedziału, z uwzględnieniem umiejętności, doświadczenia i kwalifikacji kandydata, przy czym górna granica jest zwykle zarezerwowana dla kandydatów o bardzo dużym doświadczeniu lub w innych wyjątkowych okolicznościach zgodnych z tymi kryteriami.

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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 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.

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