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GSK

Develops medicines, vaccines, and consumer health

Director, Manufacturing Science and Technology - MSAT

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge, Québec City, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent, in a scientific or engineering field is required; a Master of Science or PhD is preferred.
  • Manufacturing experience is required.
  • Technical leadership experience delivering solutions at the manufacturing interface is required; knowledge of influenza manufacturing is an advantage.
  • Proven change leadership experience and the ability to develop people and influence across a matrix are required.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, including experience with major technical and capital projects, are required.
  • Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements is required.
  • A data-driven approach to decision-making at tactical and strategic levels is required.
  • Deep understanding of Quality by Design and risk management, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, root cause analysis, and technical risk assessments, is required.
  • Working knowledge of unit operations and plant and laboratory equipment is required.
  • Experience with Operational Excellence tools and process performance metrics is required.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels are required.
  • Advanced professional-level French and English, in both written and spoken communication, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Sainte-Foy site Manufacturing Science and Technology function, including product ownership, process technology, validation and standards, and continuous improvement for Flu franchise products.
  • Oversee a team of up to 20 direct and indirect reports accountable for all aspects of product lifecycle, with a focus on performance, delivery, and capability to support site business goals.
  • Own site technical product lifecycle processes, including risk assessment, control strategy, continued process verification, and robustness.
  • Lead and deploy control strategies on the shop floor using Lean methodology.
  • Ensure technical governance across lifecycle and performance forums at site, regional, and global levels, change control, environment, health and safety, and site impact assessments.
  • Resolve supply and product performance issues using root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action, and escalate critical topics to the global technical community.
  • Provide technical governance for site capital delivery of approximately £8–9 million per year.
  • Own lifecycle knowledge management to ensure continuity, compliance, and transfer of learning.
  • Deliver technical scope for value engineering and major improvements on time and right-first-time.
  • Partner with Engineering to industrialize new technologies and scale new processes.
  • Optimize processes to improve cost of goods sold, robustness, yield, right-first-time performance, waste, and cost of poor quality in manufacturing and testing.
  • Participate actively in the global Manufacturing Science and Technology center of expertise.
  • Champion site safety and quality compliance on the leadership team.
  • Drive talent and capability development through succession planning and coaching.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of influenza manufacturing is an advantage.
  • A Master of Science or PhD is preferred.

About the Company

GSK

Develops medicines, vaccines, and consumer health

GSK is a global healthcare company focused on three main areas: Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, and Consumer Healthcare. It develops medicines, vaccines, and consumer health products to improve health outcomes worldwide. Its products address diseases in respiratory, HIV, oncology, and immuno-inflammatory areas; vaccines for influenza, shingles, and COVID-19; and over-the-counter wellness products. The company relies on substantial R&D and strategic partnerships to bring new products to market and to address health needs. Revenues come from sales of medicines, vaccines, and consumer health items, often complemented by patient support programs and collaborations with governments and biotech partners.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1891

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