Job Purpose

Support the deployment of the Visual inspection platform across GSK manufacturing network and in close collaboration with R&D to streamline processes activities for Visual Inspection Technology, Leak testing, Vision Robot system, Camera Computerized System, Deep Learning Vision and Defect trending.

This position is crucial in GSK because mastering the approach of combining VI technological solutions with Robotics and A.I. in a single new process is becoming an important issue at the heart of GSK secondary processes platform, as it is becoming increasingly essential for delivering drug product to market and continue to be a sustainable business in the future.

This position requires a high level of seniority and mastery as the incumbent will be responsible drive the transition of GSK Manufacturing facilities and equipment/process to a robust, modern, highly automated, digitalized and with validation integrated in the processes of Inspection Technology.

Inspection Technology Solutions Strategy – For the platform vision of the future, support sites expert and key stakeholders for strategic decisions in Drug Product areas.

Guidance – Establish and ensure new QMS global standards, supporting material, methodologies and knowledge repositories for harmonization and the use of best practices within the domain of expertise while maintaining balance between compliance constraints and business constraints.

Knowledge – Perform benchmarking (internal and external) to ensure GSK is state-of-art, as required. Develop the dotted line members team as a reference centre within the GSK network for all matters related to the expertise domain. Develop/coordinate and ensure proper training and certifications, skill assessments, coordination of a network of experts.

Support – Provide/coordinate network technical expertise for implementation of mature and non-mature technologies, for continuous improvement and troubleshooting.

Consolidate and pull technical expertise and support manufacturing programs to ensure harmonization and

quality across products, processes and sites with the aim to guarantee robust and cost-efficient use of those technology cost effective and timely delivery to our customers.

Governance – Lead governance of project, Identify and prioritize global resources to ensure best utilization of effort. Monitor and escalate risks and performance of network.

External representation: The job scope encompasses the monitoring and influencing of trends and expectations in industry, suppliers and regulatory agencies with a strong network. Develop a solid network outside GSK with suppliers and pharmaceutical peers to set the standards for new technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Drivers:

• Deploy the long-term strategic views for key Inspection Technology Platform and advice key stakeholders to build modern and performing facilities in GSC and external supply.
• Support the Vision Strategy file translation into Business case and then into a Program roll out. Be at the edge of emerging technology watch. Improve technology watch with strong collaboration with R&D.
• As process architect, design technologies with seamless continuous performance improvement, perform business process mapping for inspection technology, generalize Performance Based Contract (PBC) with preferred suppliers.
• Coordinate Inspection Technology platform strategies with internal customers/ external suppliers (approach / documentation) and consolidate support to manufacturing programs; ensure a cohesive approach in relevant associated areas.
• Monitor and escalate innovative approach for the GSK network (e.g. Regulatory).
• Support the deployment and usage of IT / OT/ OE tools to support the Inspection Technology platform performance.
• Integrate IP & Legal aspects to new technology ideation.
• Lead Industry groups on VI LT matters. Leverage external network to support GSK position during technology design and preferred supplier selection.
• Ensure prioritization of technical support and activities based on key business needs. Support the deployment of preventative maintenance with data-mining tools.
• Support change initiatives and drive for simplification, continuous improvement and troubleshooting.
• Support technology road map and the GSK Global MSAT Tech Council with strong messages, technical mentoring and best practices for communication.

Expertise Drivers:

• Ensure establishment and use of global Inspection Technology standards and procedures, guidelines, templates, request forms, methodologies that are fully compliant with current regulations, focus on performance and efficiency.
• Ensure the establishment of libraries and knowledge repositories to ensure harmonization and use of best practices. Support project definition from URS, preferred supplier selection, financial appraisal support, develop global Risk Assessment and Validation libraries.
• Develop and support a dotted line team of technical experts in local MSAT with cutting edge knowledge, ability to drive compliance with innovative approach and build competencies across GSK manufacturing network.
• Set-up and maintain networks of subject matter experts involving Local MSAT manufacturing sites, R&D and external communities. Support sites for capability development plan with technology skill mapping.
• Ensure that strong technical support is provided to manufacturing sites to resolve issues, establish new processes, monitor and improve established processes; provide support during GSK-internal audits and during inspections by authorities. Lead, train and coach the team.
• Ensure strong performance and engagement. Foster a culture aligned with the GSK priorities and ensure proper training and certifications.

Why You

Basic Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (preferable aseptic manufacturing) and in the development of manufacturing processes with proven application.
• Proven leadership and change agility.
• University degree in engineering/scientific discipline

Basic experience required:

• Practical experience from design process to qualification and validation
• Risk Management / Project Management
• Regulatory knowledge related to the specific expertise
• Strong writing skills; good level of written and spoken English.
• Benchmarking skills with a solid external network
• EHS-awareness
• Strategy and Vision

Leadership skills:

• Enable and drive changes: Impact, Influence, Persuade
• Can-do spirit
• Customer focus
• Develop people
• Multicultural mindset
• Working across boundaries

Professional skills:

• Teamwork and Networking ability, facilitation skills
• Coaching, mentoring,
• Problem solving attitude
• Able to propose solutions in critical situations
• Prioritization skills
• Execution & coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master degree
• Think globally and act with a high level of integrity to establish effective plans of action.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing and the needs of operational units at different sites.
• Ability to navigate in a matrix organization on a global basis, able to build and sustain relationships with key business leaders, peers and subordinates.
• Write right competencies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deploy change in global organizations, ability to balance a local and global priorities with different levels of priority and importance
• Leadership skills to lead and inspire, ability to Influence senior leadership to secure sponsorship and drive behavioural change.
• Autonomous, proactive, with a positive and constructive attitude.
• Willingness to travel.

If you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements.

Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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