Site Name: UK - London, Belgium-Wavre, Singapore - Tuas, UK - United Kingdom, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, Ware
Posted Date: Aug 30 2024

Job purpose:

As the Small Molecule R&D Quality Director, you perform the quality assurance activities and quality oversight of the GMP functions performed within Small Molecule R&D, essentially related to the manufacturing of clinical material.

Your responsibilities:

As the Small Molecule R&D Quality Director, you

• Develop and implement strategy, policy and group objectives that build competency in operational excellence in quality assurance of clinical products.
  
• Are accountable for building continuous improvement into the processes and ways of working to optimize end to end quality and right first time.
  
• Interact with regulators and/or industry experts to represent GSK interests.
  
• Are responsible for leading the team in a dynamic matrixed environment by setting standards, objectives and measurements to drive business results and build a performance based culture.
  
• Manage resource (may include budgets), priorities, schedules and/or projects to assure delivery of group objectives.
  
• Are responsible for analysis, assessment, management, and communication of inherent and emerging risks to GSK management.
  
• Are responsible for the detection, communication and escalation of risks, and subsequent management of mitigation actions.
  
• Are accountable for team of global Quality Assurance managers, will motivate, focus and develop the team in an inclusive environment to build a high performing team.
  
• Are responsible for representing Quality R&D, providing relevant information to governance boards and one voice of GSK internally and externally.
  
• Are responsible for the timely release of material for clinical studies, compliance with the third party assessment schedule.
  
• Ensure a robust Gx P training program, that appropriate qualification, validation and change control activities are undertaken within business partner areas.
  
• Are responsible for quality oversight, ensuring robust quality management systems are in place.
  

Additional information:

• Reporting line: Head of R&D GMP Quality Director
  
• Number of positions available: 1
  
• People management (direct/indirect reports, etc.): approx. 10 direct reports
  
• Business travel requirements: 10%
  
• Primary location: Ware, UK
  
• Secondary locations: Upper Providence (US), Wavre (BE) or Singapore - Applicants should be based in or close to these locations with a valid local visa/work permit.
  

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Minimum BA/BS degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent in experience
  
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Quality roles in a highly regulated environment (EMA/ FDA/ MHRA)
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality management roles in manufacturing or analytical testing and release
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of technical and operational domains within an R&D changing environment e.g. bacterial, viral bulks immune-stimulants, m RNA, formulation, filling, freeze-drying
  
• Ability to lead, influence and negotiate at all levels within the organization
  
• Ability to ensure a consistent approach in the interpretation and implementation of GMP/GDP standards
  
• Problem solving and negotiation skills
  
• Ability to evaluate risk
  
• Ability to make sound decisions using facts, good judgment and balancing GMP/GDP, regulations, quality, business, and patient interest
  
• Fluency in English both written and spoken
  

Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Master's or Ph D in Science or Engineering
  
• Interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage, empower and influence people
  
• Understanding of c GMP and regulations applicable to GSK in the relevant countries (FDA/EU/WHO and other countries)
  
• Ability to evaluate product/technical compliance and quality issues and make sound recommendations regarding problem resolution
  
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement
  
• Ability to work transversally in matrix organization, with global perspectives
  
• Ability to make independent decisions even under pressure and navigate in grey zones
  
• Ability to communicate complex information both orally and in writing
  
• Ability to adapt, work under uncertainty and accommodate flexible work demands.
  

Application closing date: Sunday 15 September, 2024 EOB

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