Paul Robinson

Head of Strategy and Operations, Vaccines Global Medical Affairs

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

With my broad professional acumen, deep skill as a leader, and passion for driving continuous improvement, I jump head first into every role and deliver immediate bottom-line improvement. My expertise lies in the development, planning, and implementation of new strategies designed to grow business and deliver exceptional service to clients. I am uniquely skilled at creating innovative solutions and remaining agile in critical situations. I have achieved particular success leading a wide variety of projects, programs, and initiatives for GlaxoSmithKline, though my skills are not limited to any one industry or company style. I excel at collaborating cross functionally while managing multiple complex projects. Connect with me to today to find out how I can use my skill to advance your core business goals, and make your missions, my mission.

Experience

  • GSK (25 yrs 5 mos)
    • Head of Strategy and Operations, Vaccines Global Medical Affairs
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    • Head of Strategy, Performance and Programs - Belgium Engineering & Maintenance, Vaccines
      Jul 2020 - Jun 2023 · 3 yrs

      I led a team of 30 professionals responsible for supporting the largest Engineering team in the GSK Network, in order to: - deploy Operational Excellence and the GSK Production System to increase a focus on daily performance management at all levels of the organisation - monitor and actively manage EHS and Quality Compliance - oversee Risk Management - manage training curricula and monitor adherence to training plans - Develop the departmental strategy as well as deployment of the Belgium Engineering roadmap and ongoing performance management As a Project Management Professional I also led: - a 25m GBP Capital Project to oversee hardware and software obsolescence management of IT infrastructure across the 3 Global R&D Sites with the aim of protecting the network and Intellectual Property from viral attack and Malware - the Belgium Engineering Transformation involving organisational review of teams totalling 1000 headcount with a view to consolidation of activities and expertise in central or local teams to improve management of the Engineering organisation’s High Severity Risks

    • Head of Vaccines R&D Operations, Belgium
      Feb 2020 - Jun 2020 · 5 mos

      I led a team of 150 R&D Lab Operations professionals during the early months of the COVID-19 crisis to ensure business continuity and effective crisis management, while also setting up laboratory testing facilities in support of the Federal programme for COVID-19 sample testing. During that time we also maintained a continual focus on the business improvement programme, CAPEX projects, Safety, Risk Management and Financial Management.

  • Process Engineer at William Blythe Limited
    Sep 1998 - Feb 2001 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Process Engineer across the two manufacturing Sites responsible for commissioning and optimization of a number of continuous and batch unit operations.

  • Process Engineer at J & W Whewell
    Sep 1996 - Sep 1998 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    I was responsible for the redevelopment of the manufacturing facilities to meet current environmental standards while growing the product portfolio.