Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - King of Prussia
Posted Date: Apr 11 2023

We make and supply medicines and vaccines all around the globe and our teams own every production stage, from creating quality products at our manufacturing sites to designing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections; all powered by digital, data and analytics. We operate at impressive scale, producing over 1.7 billion packs of medicine and 767 vaccine doses in 2021.

We continue to modernize, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst turbo-charging delivery across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality, safety, and service. The way we work will change. For some, the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary. Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain, and we need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of automation and robotics so we can work smarter together.

As a Technology Manager, you will Manage certain elements (such as upstream or downstream) of the transfer of drug substance biopharmaceutical production technologies from donors (R&D, third party clients or contract manufacturing organizations) to the Upper Merion site; or from the Upper Merion site to other biopharmaceutical manufacturing sites. Support the delivery of new biopharmaceutical applications and technologies, design and execute technical studies and protocols to confirm scale-up and successful technology transfer, analyze data and compile summary reports to make recommendations and successfully deliver process validation, deliver improvements to the existing supply chains supported by Upper Merion and the wider organization. Support efforts to continuously reduce product cost of goods and improve overall productivity while ensuring highly capable process control and product quality specifications are met for products supplied by the Upper Merion site.

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

• Support the introduction and scale-up of primary manufacturing processes (drug substance) transferred from R&D or third party clients for specific products to the Upper Merion site. Support the establishment of resource requirements necessary to implement approved projects.
• Act as a technical representative for the Upper Merion site on the technology transfer teams and product development project team for specific products. Manage the relationships between donors (R&D or third party clients) and the Upper Merion site for specific products and communicate and influence stakeholders within R&D or third party client organizations.
• Propose strategies and priorities in planning technical transfer and process validation activities within areas of expertise.
• Responsible for process trend monitoring, analyses and assurance that key process parameters and attributes remain within control limits. Responsible for investigating and resolving process issues in a manner and timeframe consistent with production and quality goals for specific products.
• Provide technical training to production staff for new equipment and process technologies as required.
• Evaluate new technologies for GSK and define technology introduction strategies. Define long-term and short-term process improvements within area of expertise.
• Ensure technical accuracy of process documentation and related documentation for specific products. Responsible for ensuring that new technologies are properly validated at the Upper Merion site and that regulatory documents to support licensing of specific products are prepared.
• May need to contribute technical oversight of manufacturing operations, and prepare / coordinate technical studies for various manufacturing stages at the Upper Merion site.
• Contribute to the evaluation and feasibility/facility fit of prospective new products and technologies into the Upper Merion site (e.g. site impact assessments, or review of requests for proposal)
• Demonstrate the use of production system / performance management (Lean Six Sigma) tools and philosophies to prioritize deliverables and solve problems.
• Provide real-time and in-person process monitoring and technical oversight for a 24-7 manufacturing facility which will require off hours and weekend support as needed

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• B.S./B.A. in biological or chemical engineering, biology, biochemistry or in an equivalent technical discipline
• 7+ years post-graduate experience in the Biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical industry
• OR with a Master’s degree with 5+ years post graduate experience in the Biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of current GMPs, NIH Guidelines and FDA and/or European validation practices for biopharmaceutical processes required
• Potential on call support may be required up to 25% off hours remotely or on site

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry or chemistry
• Emphasis on technology development and/or process technology transfer.
• Expert knowledge in biopharmaceutical technologies including: large scale cell culture technology, bioseparations, purification technologies, or pharmaceutical manufacturing of biologics and large molecules. Understanding of analytical technologies related to the above.
• Strong interpersonal and matrix leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Able to interact well with peers, subordinates, and senior personnel in scientific, quality, engineering and operational disciplines.
• Able to provide leadership to generate options to resolve problems, prioritize, and decide appropriate courses of action. Effective at implementing decisions.
• Committed team player prepared to work within and embrace a team-based culture.
• Demonstrated leadership experience or potential.

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose –to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together –so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns –as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves –feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

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