Vaccines Platform Analytical Science and Technology Lead

Business Introduction

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.

Job purpose

As Vx Platform ASTL Lead, within Global Manufacturing Science & Technology department, you will lead a team of Product analytical experts, you will define and lead the implementation of end-to-end analytical control strategies, support technology transfers and provide technical expertise across the products lifecycle, while ensuring new product introduction and product-related strategic programs deployment within the Global Supply Chain (GSC). This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop a team of Analytical Science & Technology leaders.
• Own end-to-end analytical control strategies, specifications and comparability process using technical expertise in driving structure-function relationships as they apply to analytical attributes
• Lead cross-functional, cross-site teams, covering all analytical aspects in the frame of GSK strategic products and projects
• Present topics under responsibility and influence global stakeholders within projects governing bodies.
• Coordinate complex analytical investigations, driving problem solving in creative and practical ways, using advanced data analytics and digital acumen
• Provide scientific support and mentorship in the development, optimization, and implementation of new methods or modern analytical platform technologies
• Be accountable for the analytical sections of lifecycle regulatory submissions and RTQ process (cross functional review and approval)

Additional information

• Position level: Director
• Reporting line: Senior Director, Head of Analytical Science and Technology
• Leads Team management: 5 to 7 direct reports
• Primary location: Rosia (Italy)
• Secondary locations: Wavre (Belgium) or Marietta (Pennsylvania, US)
• Working model: Hybrid with limited business travel

Basic Qualification

• BSc or higher in a relevant scientific field
• Senior experience in analytical technologies, method development and validation
• Knowledge of Quality by Design, risk management, GMP, NPI and manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting regulatory interactions and submissions for vaccines or biotherapeutics.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills in a global matrix environment.

Preferred Qualification

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline
• Technology transfer, root-cause investigation and regulatory strategy experience.
• Advanced data analytics, digital fluency and creative problem-solving.

Skills

• CMC Strategy
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Data Integrity
• Debate Moderation
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Problem Solving
• Process Optimization
• Project Leadership
• Risk Awareness
• Scientific Writing
• Technology Transfer

Italian Salary Range / Fascia retributiva in Italia:

EUR 82,500 to EUR 137,500

Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique:

EUR 118,500 to EUR 197,500

The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role.

In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of