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Small Molecule Process Science Leader/Director
Site Name: UK - West Sussex - Worthing, UK - Hertfordshire - Ware
Posted Date: Feb 10 2025
Position Overview
Lead the Small Molecule Process Science Team, primarily the laboratory at Worthing as well as any additional facilities & capability identified within the Small Molecule envelope, focusing on delivering new or second generation synthetic biochemical / chemical processes and new technologies as well as delivering improvements to the existing supply chains based on biochemical transformations. Support the transfer of DS biochemical processes or SM synthetic chemical & physical processes and technologies from lab scale to GSC sites and or external CMO partners.
For GSC product / process transfers, lead laboratory process scale-up/facility fit activities to facilitate late stage/commercial product transfers between lab and manufacturing facilities including executing any supporting process development, process characterisation, small scale validation, authoring the process development technical & regulatory documentation.
Evaluate new step changing technology platforms for GSK in partnership with R&D where appropriate. Lead development of study plans, execute laboratory work and analysis to evaluate and industrialise these technologies.
Major responsibilities include and are not limited to:
* To provide technical expertise and leadership of a bio process science based technical team to enable the team to meet its objectives through efficient technical program definition and execution, ensuring the right level of resource prioritisation and budgeting.
* To ensure that all staff as well as process equipment, operate in compliance with the appropriate Quality and EHS standards.
* Where required, take ownership for complex / major projects taking accountability for delivery against key timelines.
* Identification and championing of improvement ideas that will bring benefit to the Small Molecule portfolio or wider Supply Chain.
* Execute both bench scale and pilot scale laboratory studies to support manufacturing campaign investigations, process robustness studies to enhance process understanding, raw material variability evaluation/understanding and strain improvement opportunities.
* Identify and evaluate new step changing technologies for GSK by development of study plans, execution of laboratory work and analysis to evaluate and industrialise these technologies.
* Development of long term capability across the team ensuring there is robust succession planning in place for key roles and capability matches the needs of the evolving portfolio.
Complexity
* Must develop high level collaborations with technical staff across the Supply Chain and other MSAT teams with effective and clear communication on highly technical topics.
* Strong technical acumen and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex, technical details to stakeholders and enable cross functional collaboration across sites, supply chain and suppliers.
* High degree of change and uncertainty - able to navigate and provide leadership to team in this environment.
* Enforcement of Technical Standards across the team ensuring consistency in approach.
* Managing team resource and expertise allocation across change / improvement projects with the ability to prioritise new opportunities including potential for multiple teams.
Why You!
Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
* Experienced professional with strong industry-based experience in synthetic biochemical processing / Biochemistry.
* Graduate qualification in a Science related subject.
* Demonstrated experience in chemical / biochemical process development at laboratory and pilot scale and proven management skills.
* A good understanding of GMP/GLP.
* A good understanding of COSHH, ATEX and DSEAR, with experience handling flammable and hazardous substances.
* Proven leadership skills through leadership of multi-functional and multi-cultural teams.
* Needs to be able to effectively lead department in the development and scale up of new Biosynthetic processes for transfer and industrialisation.
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
* Highly effective interpersonal, communication and influencing skills - Enterprise mindset and behaviour.
* Strategic thinker.
* High degree of learning agility.
* Ability to coach and mentor.
* Strong business acumen and commercial appreciation, bringing a strong sense of customer focus.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Interested in Joining the Team?
Please apply via our online portal providing your CV and Cover Letter.
Closing Date: COP 22nd Feb 2025
Hybrid Working applies to this role; 3 days a week onsite.
We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent.
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