Description

At GSK's flagship manufacturing site at Ware (Hertfordshire) we are now looking for a Technology and OnePharma Director to manage our Technology Subject Matter Expert (SME) activities across the Respiratory, Oral and Solid Dose (OSD) and Micronising Value Streams at the Ware site.

The role reports directly into the Ware site's Head of Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) and operates as a key member of the Value Streams leadership team.  You and your team of specialist provide in-depth knowledge for specific technologies, equipment, and systems used in the site manufacturing processes. The team are experts in the operation, validation, troubleshooting, and optimization of these systems.

The role collaborates with R&D, Global MSAT and other New Product Introduction (NPI) sites to accelerate development and launch GSK's New Products and to ensure standards/processes are maintained and improved (in conjunction with Global MSAT) to enabling seamless transfers to fast follower sites. 

Team Direct Reports: You will manage (and motivate) a team of circa 8 people.

Key Responsibilities (include..,): 

•            Responsible for ensuring OnePharma standards are followed and improved on site to enable rapid introduction and acceleration of launches of all new products to Ware in Respiratory or OSD in line with the  Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) operating model, taking advantage of digital advances to improve processes.

•            Key interface with R&D and Global MSAT and follow on sites to ensure GSC Ware are benchmarking and managing sharing best practice across the organisation.

•            Responsible for Stage 1, 2 and 3a of Product Lifecycle Management (Technical Risk Assessment, Product Control Strategies, Validation, Process Robustness Assessment).

•            Matrix leadership across R&D, MSAT, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Packaging & Logistics to support product control strategy translation to shop floor (batch instructions, standard work etc), utilizing GSK Production System (GPS).

•            Provide MSAT management for rapid resolution of technical issues.  Directing MSAT team in product performance investigations through use of root cause analysis (RCA) tools and defining appropriate Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA). Decision-making if escalation of site technical issues to the wider GSC technical community is required for timely resolution.

•            Responsible for platform ownership and new technology identification and industrialisation (with Engineering) to meet dose form requirements for all dose forms on site. Creating platform strategies of the future with R&D and the central organisation.  Owns and chairs the OSD PTRC.

•            Talent Management, including succession planning and capability build within the MSAT team. Assessment of MSAT organisational development to support the CMC model.  Support the GSC graduate programme and GSC Industrial Placement Programme.

•            Ensure that Site Safety and Quality Compliance are embedded as part of the MSAT Leadership team.  

•            Manage the team to identify and implement strategic process optimization opportunities in alignment with TLCP to enhance product performance, reduce cost, or improve efficiency and assess impact of any changes to the process across all manufacturing areas on site.

•            Support the technology transfer process, particularly when new processes, equipment, or technologies are introduced.

About You:  

This role would suit a highly motivated person who has strong experience of managing in a technical cross-functional, global supply organisation.  You will have strong technical knowledge obtained from working in a highly-regulated industry.  You will have demonstrably strong people skills, be resilient and calm under pressure, have a strong continuous improvement mindset, and a proven ability to drive performance while managing multiple stakeholders.

About Ware Manufacturing Site: 

Medicines at Ware are presented as either Respiratory devices or in Oral Solid Dose form. The site holds a unique position in our network as the only site responsible for launching the company's pipeline of new medicines in these dose forms, many of which are life saving medicines. A series of investments in new state-of-the-art equipment are being made that will support the delivery of a record number of new products. 

CLOSING DATE for applications:   Monday 30th of March 2026 (COB).

Basic Qualifications: 

• Relevant experience (eg; detailed understanding and experience of managing complex technical challenges related to manufacturing).

• Relevant qualifications (to Degree level) in Scientific, Technical, or Engineering discipline (or strong relevant equivalent experience).

• Relevant experience driving improvement via a lean methodology and change management including strong communication.

Benefits: 

GSK offers a range of benefits to its employees, which include, but are not limited to: 

• Competitive base Salary 

• Annual bonus based on company performance 

• Opportunities to partake in on the job training courses 

• Opportunities to attend and partake in industry conferences 

• Opportunities for support for professional development and chartership (with professional bodies) 

• Access to healthcare and wellbeing programmes 

• Employee recognition programmes 

What we value:

We welcome people who bring curiosity, humility and a practical approach. We are committed to inclusion and to creating a supportive environment where everyone can grow. If you enjoy solving real problems, delivering measurable results, and helping teams succeed, we encourage you to apply.

If you would like to learn more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK we would suggest looking at our webpage Life at GSK | GSK. 

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.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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