The MSAT Process Science team plays a critical role in optimizing manufacturing processes at GSK. Their key responsibilities encompass enhancing commercial manufacturing methods, developing new production techniques, and ensuring high-quality, reproducible outcomes. The team leads initiatives related to process improvements, technology transfers, scale-up activities, and troubleshooting, while also providing essential data to support other MSAT teams in managing deviations. Furthermore, they drive the development of innovative technologies aimed at cost reduction and operational efficiency. Managing process development laboratories and pilot plants, the team requires deep expertise in protein and polysaccharide structures, expression systems, and purification methodologies. They collaborate closely with research scientists to translate novel concepts and discoveries into practical manufacturing solutions.
Design and implement innovative processes to reduce cost, improve product features, and optimize manufacturing operations.
Provide scientific expertise to resolve technical challenges and troubleshoot issues.
Evaluate operational workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend changes to enhance quality and efficiency.
Lead data-driven initiatives, applies advanced analytics, and collaborate closely with data teams
Develop representative scale-down models to systematically explore design space and predict commercial scale performance.
Apply scale-down methodologies, including dimensional analysis and biopharmaceutical modeling, to support process development.
Collaborate with research institutes and biotechnology partners to accelerate innovation and process development.
Manage process development labs and pilot plants, including equipment qualification, logistics, and maintenance.
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
Master's degree in vaccine process science, pharmaceutical R&D bioprocess engineering or a related field. (PhD is a plus)
5 or more years' experience in biopharmaceutical process development, manufacturing support or MSAT.
Hands-on experience with process troubleshooting, experiments and data analysis.
Experience with scale-up/scale-down modelling and design of experiments (DoE)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of GLP/GMP and regulatory requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic, work environment with shifting demand.
Project management capabilities, including planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience in QbD is a plus.
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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