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GSK

Develops medicines, vaccines, and consumer health

Head of Technology and Process

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeQuébec City, QC, CanadaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in sciences, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Significant experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or vaccine manufacturing industry.
  • Demonstrated experience in personnel management and developing technical teams.
  • Experience working in a matrixed, multidisciplinary environment.
  • Experience in risk management and project management.
  • Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Advanced proficiency in English and the ability to work in a bilingual environment.
  • Experience with vaccines, adjuvants, biological products, or other complex sterile processes is an asset.
  • Expertise in areas such as validation, contamination control, cleaning, or visual inspection is an asset.
  • Experience in technology transfer, process validation, or technical lifecycle management is an asset.
  • Experience leading major continuous improvement initiatives is an asset.
  • Knowledge of statistical, analytical, and digital tools used for process monitoring and optimization is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and deploy the team's strategic and operational direction in alignment with site priorities.
  • Lead, engage, develop, and evaluate a team of technical professionals while supporting their development and succession planning.
  • Maintain rigorous technical governance of the processes, equipment, systems, and technologies under the role's responsibility.
  • Oversee process lifecycle activities, including control strategies, validation, and continued process verification.
  • Collaborate with partner functions to align priorities, anticipate risks, and facilitate effective decision-making.
  • Provide technical expertise during production deviations, investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective and preventive action activities.
  • Lead risk assessments related to changes in processes, equipment, systems, or materials.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase process robustness, safety, quality, and operational performance.
  • Use data and digital tools to support decision-making and process optimization.
  • Ensure activities comply with regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, and corporate standards.
  • Develop collaborative relationships with local and global stakeholders to support site objectives.
  • Foster a workplace based on trust, accountability, proactivity, and innovation.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to synthesize information from multiple functions and translate it into clear strategic direction.

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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