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The NPI (New Product Introduction) and Technical function at GSK’s Ware manufacturing site provides best in class processes to ensure the product inputs are understood and maintained through the product life-cycle for the manufacturing and production operations at the site. This entails all elements of the manufacture, testing and supply process from launch through to planned changes and to transfers.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Technical Manager (Early Lifecycle), the Technologist for the OSD (Oral & Solid Dose) function provide scientific understanding of solid dose processes and products utilising this knowledge to lead technical execution of New Product (Introduction) campaigns. This includes supporting product, process performance, and the resolution of technical issues for oral solid dose products.

You will focus on a rolling 6 month to 2-year operational horizon to deliver site and technical objectives that support the implementation of new products and processes at the Ware site. You will also provide technical support throughout development, validation and implementation phases. To achieve your objectives, you will work closely with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, including Product Owners, Platform Leads/Managers, Technical Managers/Leads, and Lead Technologists. You will also support delivery of Product Lifecycle Management by actively monitoring product and process performance (including risk assessments, continuous improvement and product control strategies), as well as translate Control Strategies into standard work operations for GSK’s wider production systems (GPS).

About You:

This role would suit a self-motivated individual who has experience of working in a cross-functional, oral solid dose manufacturing. You will be resilient and calm under pressure, with strong people skills and a proven ability to influence people to achieve objectives and drive performance. You will have a strong continuous improvement mindset. Ideally you will have experience / knowledge of product development and transfer and a track record in driving change.

About Ware Manufacturing Site:

Medicines at Ware are presented as either Respiratory devices or in Oral Solid Dose form. The site holds a unique position in our network as the only site responsible for launching the company’s pipeline of new medicines in these dose forms, many of which are life saving medicines. A series of investments in new state-of-the-art equipment are being made that will support the delivery of a record number of new products.

CLOSING DATE for applications: Monday 30th of January 2023 (COB).

When applying for this role, please use your CV to describe how you meet the proficiencies for this role.

Basic Qualifications:

• Relevant experience of working in a highly regulated technical industry with relevant qualifications (eg; in a Scientific, Technical, or Engineering discipline).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operational knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes associated with a dosage form.
• Experience working in a cGMP aligned pharmaceutical environment.

About GSK:

GSK has changed. In July 2022, we demerged our world-leading consumer healthcare business, Haleon. We are now a fully focused biopharma company. We prioritise innovation in vaccines and specialty medicines, maximising the increasing opportunities to prevent and treat disease. At the heart of this is our R&D focus on the science of the immune system, human genetics and advanced technologies, and our world-leading capabilities in vaccines and medicines development. For more information on GSK please refer to our website: www.gsk.com

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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