GSK
Head of Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) for GSK Ware
Job Function:
Technical
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
Ware, United Kingdom
Based:
Closing date:
24/11/2024
ABOUT THE ROLE
About The Role:
As the Site Head of MSAT, you will be at the forefront of ensuring new products are seamlessly transferred to our site, delivered on time, and meet the highest standards of quality and robustness. You will lead our technical function, focusing on enhancing performance, delivery, capability, and talent management, all while supporting the site in achieving its business goals. This role reports into the Site Director and is a member of the Site Leadership Team (SLT), whose purpose is to provide strategic direction, foster a culture of quality and compliance, and lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure the site meets its operational and business objectives.
Your Key Responsibilities:
New Product Introduction: Take site accountability for bringing new products to life, ensuring alignment across various functions (Operations, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Engineering) and collaboration with central GSC functions and R&D
Commercialisation: Own the processes required for commercializing new products, including project and risk management, technical due diligence, and embedding quality and capability for robust, cost-effective manufacturing
Technical Governance: Oversee core technical business processes, including Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Transfer, Change Control, and Risk Management
Process Improvement: Drive key process improvement projects to enhance site metrics such as Cost of Goods, Process Robustness, and waste reduction
Business Growth: Develop strong links with Commercial, Category, and R&D teams to ensure technical considerations are integral to network and category strategies
Talent Management: Proactively manage talent, including succession planning and capability building within the technical team, and support GSC graduate and industrial placement programs
Leadership: Represent the technical function on the Site Leadership Team, championing Site Safety and Quality Compliance
Compliance: Helps ensure compliance with EHS, Quality, GMP, and QMS standards for people, facilities, and products
Continuous Improvement: Utilise GPS Standards to lead and sponsor change and improvement programs to deliver strategic plans
REQUIREMENTS
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s/Honours degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
Proven experience in a leadership role, managing technical teams, and delivering solutions in Manufacturing or at the R&D/Manufacturing interface
Strong capabilities in driving change, delivering solutions, developing people, and building relationships in a matrix environment
Excellent organizational and project management skills, particularly on major technical and capital projects
Thorough knowledge of GMP and Regulatory requirements
Ability to use and interpret data for decision making at both tactical and strategic levels
Understanding of Quality by Design and risk management approaches, including FMEA, RCA, and technical risk assessments
In-depth understanding of pharmaceutical/product development
Operational knowledge of manufacturing unit operations and plant/laboratory equipment
Experience with Operational Excellence tools and process performance metrics
Strong communication and influencing skills at all organizational levels
ABOUT THE COMPANY
At GSK, we unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our goal is to improve the lives of billions across the world. By bringing together outstanding people in an inclusive environment, we can make an impact on a global scale.
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