Business Introduction
At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
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Position Summary
You will join our Singapore team as a Senior Scientist focused on analytical science that supports research and development. You will design and run analytical methods, interpret data, and work closely with internal teams and external partners. We value curiosity, practical problem solving, clear communication and collaboration. This role offers career growth, meaningful impact, and the chance to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Design, develop and validate analytical methods to support process development and technology transfer.
- Plan and execute experiments, analyse results and recommend next steps.
- Troubleshoot analytical or operational issues and implement corrective actions.
- Prepare clear technical reports, protocols and data summaries for project teams.
- Collaborate with internal functions and external laboratories to deliver timely analytical data.
- Mentor junior scientists and support laboratory improvements and data integrity.
Why You?
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience with a Bachelor degree, or 1 to 3 years with a Master degree.
- Hands-on experience in HPLC/UPLC method development and routine analysis.
- Practical knowledge of laboratory best practices, documentation and data integrity.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills.
- This is an on-site role in Singapore.
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Experience with LC-MS, GC, capillary electrophoresis or other advanced analytical techniques.
- Experience supporting technology transfers and working with contract laboratories.
- Knowledge of stability testing, trend analysis and regulatory reporting.
- Experience leading investigations and root cause analysis.
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff.
- Familiarity with laboratory information management systems and analytical data software.
How to apply
We want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short note describing your most relevant analytical experience and why this role excites you. If you meet the basic qualifications, please apply even if you do not meet every preferred point. We look forward to learning about you.
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.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.
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