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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.
Position Summary
This is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced scientific professional to take end-to-end technical accountability for a given product(s), from bulk API manufacturing, formulation, packing and related support activities, providing strategic technical leadership to ensure successful new product introduction, quality robustness and productivity improvements across the molecule lifecycle.
The Molecule Steward is aligned to a new asset at Commit to Commercial Development with responsibility for representing MSAT in the development of the Product Control Strategy. When the product transfers to Global Supply Chain (GSC) accountability, the Molecule Steward co-ordinates Drug Substance, Drug Product, Analytical and if appropriate Device technical strategy to ensure the product is maintained in the desired state of control throughout product lifecycle and meets business and scientific objectives.
You will be responsible for developing and delivering the technical elements of the Global Supply Chain strategy with the GSC Strategy Lead and will be a recognised GSC expert in the given product or dose form. In addition to strategic technical leadership, the role will be expected to provide deep technical expertise where required to ensure highest levels of quality and robustness.
Representing MSAT as technical single-point accountable decision maker to CMC Matrix and Medicine Supply Chain teams, ensuring that a product control strategy is defined and maintained to drive a robust product that meets target manufacturability criteria and quality elements.
Responsible for defining the End-to-End Product Performance Qualification and ongoing Continuous Process Verification strategy for the product, including trending and sampling plans and ensuring alignment and consistency across supply nodes.
Maintaining accountability for the product, from transfer from R&D throughout its lifecycle, ensuring robust continuous improvement plans and technical roadmap (including 2nd generation processes) are developed and delivered improving the manufacturing process, analytical process, pack, device, and associated specifications to maximize the value of the asset(s).
Maintaining solid knowledge and understanding of complex scientific subject matter as well as evolving regulatory policies and guidelines and industry best practices.
Accountable for defining technology strategy & specific solutions as required to support the overall product or dose form lifecycle.
Responsible for leading Product Technical Lifecycle Teams (PTLT), ensuring risks are identified and mitigated whilst driving continuous improvement of the technical aspects of the molecule and associated processes.
Responsible for co-ordinating the review of regulatory submissions and responses to technical questions within MSAT.
Providing leadership and subject matter expertise where required for investigations and/or critical deviations, troubleshooting, and major change programmes. Driving matrixed leadership to ensure technical issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Ensuring that product history and knowledge from development through lifecycle is maintained and aligns with knowledge management standards for the product or dose form within the GSC network.
Managing strong collaborations across the Supply Chain sites, MSAT & R&D, with effective and clear communication on highly technical topics to all levels of the organization.
Must be able to lead and operate in an environment with high degree of change and uncertainty.
University Degree (minimum) in Life Sciences (e.g. Biology, Chemistry,etc.) Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or similar area
Extensive years’ experience in pharmaceutical development and/or manufacturing, ideally in small molecule modality
Comprehensive knowledge of external regulatory requirements (MHRA, FDA), and internal/external quality and safety requirements
Experienced in technology transfer, with an understanding of the product development process
Knowledge of current and emerging Regulatory Strategies (Quality by Design, GMP for 21st century, ICH Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10) and Product Lifecycle Management
Demonstrated experience in the pharmaceutical industry in leading the technical aspects of Product Lifecycle Management, including supporting process investigations.
Direct experience with complex pharmaceutical devices and delivery systems; specific experience with inhalation devices highly desired.
Project management and prioritization skills gained within a complex matrix
Excellent problem solver and ability to think and work creatively
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex, technical details to matrixed team at all levels of the organization.
Ability to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels
Work Location:
This role can be based in Ware, London, Barnard Castle, UK, Evreux, France or Upper Merion, Upper Providence, Boston, or Durham, USA and offers a hybrid working model, combining on-site and remote work.
Closing Date for Applications: 24th July 2026
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
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If you are interested, please apply and tell us how your experience aligns with the basic qualifications and responsibilities above. We look forward to learning how you would contribute to safe, robust supply and lasting patient impact.
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
French Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – France EUR 103,500 to EUR 172,500The 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 the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.
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 we’re 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.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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