Analytical Science and Technology Leader

Are you looking for an opportunity to optimize the technical performance of GSK products in the supply chain? If so, this is the role for you.

As an Analytical Science and Tech Lead (ASTL), you will be responsible for the leadership on all the analytical aspects of product lifecycle (PPQ/Commercial) for key GSK products and supports delivery of business-critical projects globally. The ASTL is accountable for one or more key GSK products. The ASTL has ownership for the end to end Analytical Product Strategy taking accountability from the R&D Analytical Leader at Process Performance and Qualification (PPQ) stage. The role is responsible for leading and defining comparability studies and suitable characterization strategies to support post approval changes.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:

• Provide technical analytical leadership for programs, projects and activities related to the specific product/s under the ASTL accountability to ensure business priorities and targets are met e.g. NPI, product transfers, change management, regulatory submissions.
• Accountable for the Analytical Product strategy (APS). Maintenance and update of the APS through the post-approval product lifecycle e.g. recommending specification and stability strategies, recommending novel analytical technologies based on product needs.
• Ensure that analytical methods developed by R&D are robust with respect to product lifecycle, focusing on the highest risk / most complex methods
• Lead and define comparability studies and suitable characterization strategies to support post approval changes for the accountable product/s.
• Compile and recommend acceptance criteria for release and stability tests to feed into the comparability strategies around TT process, change scale, material change.
• Provide analytical input and expertise into comparability protocols and summary reports for regulatory changes/documents and ensure Q&A follow-up during submission process.
• Partner with teams across the business in a matrix-fashion in order to meet asset analytical needs, and to identify and mitigate analytical risks i.e. with R&D Analytical, PCS (site and central), Technical (site and central), Regulatory
• Ensure that the analytical method knowledge is embedded in the onward Technical Transfer to other GSK sites and to external sites
• Drive PAT and new technologies for analytical testing related to the Product control strategy
• Support sites by providing leadership and expertise for analytical aspects of root cause analysis investigations (RCA) in the frame of complex investigations related to the accountable product.
• Defend APS for the accountable product/s during HA inspections.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• BS in a scientific discipline
• Experience in protein/antibody analytical science
• Experience with analytical method development, validation and transfer
• Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with relevant experience in late stage product, CQA assessment
• Strong understanding of drug substance and drug product dose forms manufacturing disciplines and relationship of analytical testing and control strategy.
• Experience authoring regulatory files (IND, IMPD, BLA, MAA, etc.)
• Experience collaborating with third parties (CROs/CDMOs)

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Ph.D. 10+ years', MS 12+ years', BS 15+ years' experience
• Knowledge of PLM (product lifecycle) key aspects: technical risk assessment (TRA), product performance qualification (PPQ) and continued process verification (CPV).
• Knowledge and understanding of statistics related to CPV, test method equivalence assessment, specification setting, stability studies evaluations, between others.
• Knowledge of basic risk assessment tools as FMEA to apply to required risk assessments: TRAs, MRAs, E&L risks assessments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of external regulatory requirements (MHRA, FDA), and internal/external quality and safety requirements.
• Understanding of the product development and manufacturing process
• Knowledge of current and emerging Regulatory Strategies (Quality by Design, GMP for 21st century, ICH Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10) and Product Lifecycle Management.
• Project management and prioritization skills gained within a complex matrix.
• Track record of improving products, processes and trouble-shooting, execution of technical activities including experimentation and analytical methods validation activities
• Excellent problem solver and ability to think and work creatively.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical aspects of root cause analysis investigations
• Demonstrated experience in the Pharmaceutical industry in leading the Technical aspects of Product Lifecycle Management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Quality by Design and risk management approaches
• 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, R&D and CMO/CRO.
• Good written and verbal communication skills

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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).

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