Associate Director – MSAT External Supply Drug Product - Waregem

Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street, Poznan Grunwaldzka, UK - Hertfordshire - Ware · Posted Date: Feb · Associate Director – MSAT External Supply Drug Product · Closing Date: 9th March 2026 (COB) · Business Introduction · We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality ...

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Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street, Poznan Grunwaldzka, UK - Hertfordshire - Ware
Posted Date: Feb

Associate Director – MSAT External Supply Drug Product

Closing Date: 9th March 2026 (COB)

Business Introduction
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
The Associate Director – MSAT External Supply Drug Product is responsible for leading a team ES Technical Managers, delivering strategic technical oversight and developing team capability within Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs). This role ensures reliable product supply, oversees technical lifecycle management, and guarantees high-quality execution of MSAT activities, all in accordance with GSK's manufacturing standards and Product Control Strategy. Additionally, the Associate Director is accountable for technical governance, risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and providing the necessary technical support to maintain compliant, effective, and continuously improving manufacturing processes throughout the ES network.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of ES Technical Managers, building capability in MSAT, regulatory expectations, and cross‑functional ways of working while fostering a high‑performance, inclusive culture.
• Provide strategic oversight and governance of CMO technical activities, ensuring alignment with GSK MSAT standards, regulatory requirements, and strong management of process performance, deviations, CAPAs, and technical risks.
• Oversee product lifecycle execution, including technology transfers, scale‑up, PPQ validation, new product introductions, and ongoing technical support to ensure uninterrupted, compliant supply.
• Build strong partnerships with CMOs and drive effective cross‑functional engagement with SRM, Procurement, QA, and Regulatory to enable issue resolution and technical objectives.
• Ensure robust risk management and compliance through routine risk assessments, high‑quality investigations, root‑cause analysis, mitigation actions, and closure of technical compliance gaps at CMOs.

Why You?

Working arrangement
- This is a global role, you can work from any key GSC site.
- The role is hybrid, with a regular on-site presence required for operational leadership.

Basic Qualification

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Bachelors/Honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate scientific or engineering discipline.

- Extensive experience in MSAT, Technical Operations, Process Engineering, or equivalent technical leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry.

- Deep understanding of multiple dose forms, manufacturing technologies, and CMO operations.

- Proven experience leading technical teams and managing complex technical portfolios.

- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, MHRA), QMS, validation, and lifecycle management.

Preferred Qualification

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Advanced degree (MSc) in a relevant discipline.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.

- Experience with risk assessment tools (for example FMEA) and Quality by Design approaches.
- Experience managing external partners, contract manufacturers or multi-site transfers.

- Experience with digital tools for process monitoring, data analysis or knowledge management.

What we value in you
- You use practical science and clear judgement to solve problems.
- You work openly and respectfully with colleagues and partners.
- You take accountability and communicate clearly to deliver for patients.
- You look for learning and growth and help others develop their skills.
- You influence positive change while keeping quality and safety front of mind.

How to apply
Please apply and tell us briefly how your experience meets the responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you.

The annual base salary in Poland for new hires in this position ranges from PLN 235,500 to PLN 392,500 gross, taking into account a number of factors including the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Depending on the role and internal policies, the position may also be eligible for a bonus (if applicable and based on defined, non-discretionary criteria) and/or awards for exceptional performance (granted at the employer's discretion). All statutory benefits will be maintained in accordance with Polish law. Other benefits may also be offered, which may include private healthcare, additional paid days off, life insurance, private pension plan and fully paid parental leave & care of family member leave.
More detailed information on the total reward package applicable to your role will be supplied during the recruitment process. 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 market rate for the role.

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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