Expert Scientist

**Site Name**: Italy - Siena

**Posted Date**: Feb 29 2024
**Expert Scientist**

**Job Purpose**:
The Expert Scientist is expected to lead, design and execute scientific studies in support of technical programs as they progress from early development into Phase I/ II, Phase III, technology transfer and process performance qualification at the intended commercial site.

He/she will ensure state of the art analytical development for macromolecule testing (polysaccharides, proteins, virus like particles etc), in line with Quality by Design (QbD) principles in the area of:
physico-chemical technologies (MS, chromatography, optical spectroscopy, content testing, impurities, relative and absolute dimensional analysis, morphology and structural analysis)

He/she will participate to experimental activities according to defined priorities and is responsible for the quality of data and presentation of results to external audience.

**Responsibilities**:

- Is independently responsible for the conception, design, implementation of analytical methods and interpretation of scientific and technical data to support projects. Designs and leads specific development workstreams autonomously, in line with business priorities, following the Quality by Design framework. Is able to defend scientific and technical decisions at the appropriate technical board. Act as a voice and ambassador of its department at various governance bodies / meetings
- Functions effectively as a core team member on multiple concurrent project workstreams and established work processes. Solves complex problems through collaborations with others, taking a new perspective on existing solutions. Generates strong relationships in the area of technical development with high quality partners beneficial to the organization, both internally and externally, to strengthen development/implementation of new methods/technologies.
- Authors and reviews technical protocol, reports and manufacturing support documents in support of various project development stages. Participates to and leads the validation of analytical methods, and transfer of validated analytical methods from ARD group to commercial QC or other partners. Write validation/transfer protocols and reports.
- Prepares and presents scientific data within Technical R&D including Technical Development Team and may represent GSK externally (conferences, etc). Utilizes technical process knowledge to meet regulatory requirements appropriate for stage of development.
- Benchmarks specific technologies in own functional area to bring technology to state of the art. Contributes to and drives strategy and technical development planning and accountability in the execution thereof
- Collaborates with and/or leads/manage scientific staff, provides guidance to new team members and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Ensure execution of the function’s risk assessment and escalate at relevant bodies. Participates to development of mitigation plans.

**Why You?**:
**_ Basic Qualifications:_**
- Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific field
- Deep expertise in the analytical characterization of large biomolecules in particular glycoproteins and glycoconjugates.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.
- Fluent English knowledge (collaboration in international environment, conferences, etc)
- Sound scientific methodology and thinking

**_ Preferred Qualifications:_**
- PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific field
- Experience in analytical transfer in QC environment is a plus.

**Job posting end date: March 14th, 2024**

**Why Us?**

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 positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

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 workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression,