Technical Director

Job title:

Technical Director

Company

GlaxoSmithKline

Job description

Technical DirectorThis is a site-based role in Irvine, Scotland.As the Technical Director at Irvine, you will be responsible for leading the Site Technical function, including Product Owners, Process Engineering, Chemists, NPI and more as appropriate. You’ll ensure all Technical aspects of the Product Lifecycle on site, focusing on improving performance, delivery, capability and talent in order to help the site meet its ambitious goals. As part of the SLT (Site Leadership Team) you will also contribute to strategic planning and execution of critical projects aligned with the GSK 2025 strategy.This will include introduction of new strains and the potential of tech transfer of external products in house as well as driving the current process improvement strategy on our existing processes. In doing this role, you and your team will help to significantly shape the future of GSK Irvine, and the role it plays in the wider company.This role will require crucial partnerships with external teams and with Operations, Engineering, EHS and Quality. It focuses on the growth of the business and how best to deliver this growth. You will have an opportunity to personally make a long standing and important contribution to the future state of GSK.GSK Irvine is a global site supplying Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient for key antibiotic brand in General Medicine portfolio for all markets. The medicine we make in Irvine impacts the lives of 151 patients every year. We are known for our commitment to innovation in process development, renewable energy development and sustainable practices.Ready to shape the future of healthcare?In this role you will:

• Ownership of the core technical business processes for site: Product Lifecycle Management (Technical Risk Assessment, Product Control Strategies, Continued Process Verification, Process Robustness Assessment), Strains Development and Introduction, Change Control and Risk Management.
• Matrix leadership across Technical, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics to support product control strategy translation to shop floor (batch instructions, standard work etc), utilising the principles of the GSK Production System (GPS).
• Technical governance across Product Lifecycle; Product Performance at Site, Supply Chain Quality Councils, Technical Review Board, Product Technical Review Team, Capital Expenditure, EHS, Site Impact Assessment and Change Control.
• Provide technical leadership for the rapid resolution of technical issues impacting supply through and product performance investigations through use of root cause analysis (RCA) tools and appropriate Corrective And Preventative Actions (CAPA), and escalate key site technical issues to the wider technical community for timely resolution.
• Accountable for on time and right first-time delivery of technical aspects of NPI and Value Engineering projects
• Ensure that Site Safety and Quality Compliance are championed as part of Leadership team

CLOSING DATE for applications: Monday 8th July 2024Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.Manufacturing at the Irvine site is for antibiotics. It is advised that you take this into consideration when deciding to apply for this position. We cannot accept applications from individuals that have an allergy to penicillin due to Health and Safety.Why You?
Required Qualifications and experience:

• Degree qualified in a Scientific or Engineering discipline
• Demonstrated experience in leadership role, leading technical teams and delivering technical solutions in Manufacturing or at R&D/Manufacturing Interface.
• Strong ability to manage and influence stakeholder at site and the wider business
• Experience of Project Management, particularly major technical and/or capital projects
• Thorough knowledge of GMP and Regulatory requirements
• Experience in use of data to drive tactical and strategic decision making
• Experience of Quality by Design and risk management approaches, including FMEA, RCA and technical risks assessments

Preferred Qualifications and experience:

• Masters or PHD qualification in a relevant discipline
• Holds an Engineering Chartership
• Proven capabilities in enabling and driving change, delivering solutions, developing people, and building relationships across multiple interfaces and in a matrix environment
• Previous experience in Operational, Engineering and Technical roles
• Prior experience in other business areas beneficial – such as supply chain or External Networks.

At GSK, we 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 are a focused biopharma company. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and advanced technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas: infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology. Our Ahead Together strategy means intervening early to prevent and change the course of disease, helping to protect people and support healthcare systems.If you would like to learn more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK we would suggest looking at our webpage .Why GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.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. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. 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Expected salary

Location

Irvine, North Ayrshire

Job date

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:35:31 GMT

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