MSAT Drug Product Lead (Parenteral Products)

GSK
East Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Yesterday
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
8 May 2026 (Yesterday)

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.


Position Summary:
You will manage the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Drug Product technical delivery for drug product manufacturing of a defined product or product family (mainly for the GSK sterile injectable Products portfolio), with a primary focus on New Product Introduction (NPI) and successful product launches, including delivering successful right-first-time product qualifications. You will work closely with R&D, manufacturing sites, quality, regulatory and external partners to ensure safe, robust and compliant supply. We value practical problem solvers who communicate clearly, collaborate across functions, and build knowledge that others can use. This role offers visible impact, strong development opportunities and a chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

These responsibilities include:

  • Act as the single technical point of contact for the drug product portfolio, owning technical risk, decision-making and product knowledge.

  • Manage and deliver technology transfers to internal sites and external manufacturers, including transfer packages, training and readiness reviews.

  • Manage continued process verification, process performance qualification and change management to maintain product robustness and compliance.

  • Drive right-first-time execution of product qualification activities (e.g., PPQ/qualification readiness), managing appropriate governance through the relevant stage-gate forums as the program approaches PPQ, ensuring robust data, clear acceptance criteria and effective issue resolution.

  • Define and maintain product control strategy and technical risk assessments. Translate that knowledge into clear documentation for operations.

  • Support regulatory submissions and post approval inspections by providing technical input, comparability strategies and supporting documentation.

  • Manage cross-functional investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions for complex deviations and quality events.

Expectations:

  • Work in a matrix environment and build strong relationships across functions and sites.

  • Make technical recommendations that balance speed, quality and patient safety.

  • Share knowledge through clear documentation, training and mentoring of operational teams.

  • Ensure data and documentation meet regulatory and GSK quality standards.

  • Drive continuous improvement and apply practical lessons to prevent recurrence.

  • Travel to manufacturing sites and partner organisations as required.

Location: The successful applicant can be based at Ware, Barnard Castle or Worthing (UK), or Rosia (Italy) or Wavre (Belgium).

CLOSING DATE for applications: Tuesday 26th of May 2026 (COB).

Basic Qualification:

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals

  • Degree in a relevant technical, scientific or engineering discipline (for example pharmacy, chemistry, chemical/biochemical engineering).

  • Knowledge / experience in drug product manufacturing, MSAT, process development or technical transfer roles in the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Practical knowledge of risk tools (for example FMEA), control strategy development and statistical concepts for CPV.

  • Demonstrable experience of technology transfer, process validation or continued process verification.

  • Knowledge of good manufacturing practice (GMP) and product lifecycle management principles.

  • Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations.

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

  • Experience with specific drug product formats such as injectable or oral solid dose.

  • Experience preparing technical content for regulatory submissions and supporting inspections.

  • Experience managing complex investigations and applying Lean / Six Sigma problem-solving (e.g., trained DMAIC facilitator).

  • Experience working with contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs) or external partners.

  • Demonstrable track record in coaching or managing small technical teams and cross-functional projects.

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.

Italian Salary Range / Fascia retributiva in Italia: EUR 0 to EUR 0 Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 0 to EUR 0 The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.

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.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive

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