Senior Director, Biologics Platform Technologies Head

Senior Director Biologics Platform Technologies Head

Are you ready to lead innovation in biologics manufacturing and play a pivotal role in advancing transformative medicines At GSK were committed to delivering science-led solutions that positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Join us to revolutionize how we tackle disease and redefine the future of healthcare.

About the Role

As the Senior Director Biologics Platform Technologies Head youll be at the forefront of our mission to industrialize cutting-edge biologics technologies ensuring that our manufacturing processes are compliant cost-efficient and state-of-the-art. Youll lead a team of experts collaborate across geographies and drive innovation in biologics manufacturing platforms to support GSKs evolving product portfolio.

This is more than a leadership position its an opportunity to shape the future of biologics manufacturing leveraging digital solutions process modeling and continuous improvement strategies to ensure GSK remains ahead of disease.

What Youll Do

• Strategic Leadership: Lead technology transfers define and implement biologics platform strategies and drive lifecycle improvements for our biologics portfolio.
• Innovation & Industrialization: Develop and industrialize new biologics platforms utilizing digital tools and modeling to optimize processes and performance.
• Team Building: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of biologics SMEs fostering capability growth across global manufacturing sites.
• Problem Solving: Provide technical support troubleshoot issues and resolve challenges related to biologics technology platforms.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Site MSAT teams external partners and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Performance Management: Establish and lead initiatives to improve product robustness manufacturing performance and subject matter expertise across the network.

Why You

Youre an experienced leader with deep expertise in biologics manufacturing a sharp strategic mindset and an unwavering commitment to excellence. You thrive in dynamic environments can navigate complex technical challenges and have a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering results.

Basic Qualifications

Were looking for professionals with:

• Advanced scientific qualifications (BSc MSc or PhD) in chemical engineering pharmacy biochemistry or a related field.
• 15 years of experience including leading technical teams across multiple geographies.
• Expertise in biologics manufacturing platforms technical transfers process improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of digital solutions and their application in biologics manufacturing.
• Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

While not required the following will give you an edge:

• Experience leading platform technology teams or manufacturing groups.
• Ability to navigate complex global environments and work collaboratively across functions.
• Creativity in problem-solving with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Closing Date for Applications 30th July 2025

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We make and supply medicines and vaccines all around the globe and our teams own every production stage from creating quality products at our manufacturing sites to designing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections; all powered by digital data and analytics. We operate at impressive scale producing over 2.3 billion packs of medicines and doses of vaccines in 2023.

We continue to modernise so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst continuing to deliver across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality safety and service. The way we work will change. For some the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary. Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain and 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.

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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 were 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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