GSK

Director,OperationalQuality

London, United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“Director, Operational Quality at GSK. Skills: Operational Quality, Quality Systems, cGMP, Regulatory Requirements. Oversee end-to-end quality oversight of production activities. Ensure products manufactured, tested, released align with GSK standards”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure uncompromising compliance across manufacturing and Quality Operations; Ensure products consistently meet license commitments and quality expectations; strengthening quality culture; driving performance, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Ability to analyse complex data; drive continuous improvement; lead teams under pressure

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (e.g., Biotechnology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physical Sciences), Demonstrated regulated industry experience (pharmaceuticaliotech) combined with experience in leadership roles, working knowledge of cGMP’s/FDA and other regulatory requirements e. g ICH Guidelines 8, 9, 10, 11 including RoW standards, WHO, Eudralex, etc., Demonstrated experience leading Quality Assurance teams, managing inspections, and navigating complex quality and operational decision making, Proven expertise in Pharmaceutical Quality Systems, batch release governance, deviation and change control management, and technical investigations, communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple disciplines and seniority levels in a highly regulated environment, Ability to analyse complex data, drive continuous improvement, and lead teams under pressure while maintaining a culture of quality and compliance, business and operational knowledge and acumen

Nice to Have

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant Life Science or Engineering discipline, Experience operating in large, matrixed global organisations, Demonstrated ability to lead change, elevate quality culture, and drive digital and operational transformation

What You'll Do.

Oversee end-to-end quality oversight of production activities

Ensure products manufactured

released align with GSK standards

Lead Operational Quality function

Drive effectiveness of key Quality Systems

continuous improvement

Strengthen quality culture

Ensure site delivers safe

high-quality medicines

Provide leadership across Operational Quality

high-integrity decision making

Ensure products released comply with regulatory filings

assure accuracy of batch documentation

Oversee management of investigations

Ensure real-time quality oversight of manufacturing operations

Govern the change control process

Ensure Quality systems

policies remain current

Support successful regulatory and internal inspections

develop high-performing Operational Quality

Support operational and budget planning for OQ function

Apply GPS tools to identify improvement opportunities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate across multiple disciplines and seniority levels

Communication Scope

communication skills; ability to influence and collaborate

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