Director of Pharmaceutical Operations

1 week ago


Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom GSK Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Pharmaceutical Operations to join our team at GSK, a global biopharma company dedicated to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

The successful candidate will lead our Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) function, driving the successful introduction and lifecycle management of our products. As 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.

This role involves leading our technical function, focusing on enhancing performance, delivery, capability, and talent management. You will also support the site in achieving its business goals by developing strong links with Commercial, Category, and R&D teams to ensure technical considerations are integral to network and category strategies.

Key responsibilities include:

  • 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
  • Commercialization: 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
  • Talent Management: Proactively manage talent, including succession planning and capability building within the technical team, and support GSC graduate and industrial placement programs
  • Process Improvement: Drive key process improvement projects to enhance site metrics such as Cost of Goods, Process Robustness, and waste reduction

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits and opportunities for career growth. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's/Honours degree in a scientific or engineering discipline and proven experience in a leadership role, managing technical teams, and delivering solutions in Manufacturing or at the R&D/Manufacturing interface.



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