GSK
Pharmaceutical
SeniorDesignLead-GlobalCapitalProjects
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“Senior Design Lead - Global Capital Projects at GSK. Skills: Front End Engineering, Capital projects, Pharmaceutical processes. Manage Front End Engineering of capital projects. Determine business objectives”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet technical expectations; Meet budget expectations; Meet schedule expectations; Deliver projects; Define projects; Achieve zero reportable injury rate
Industry & Context.
Solve complex problems; Generate options to resolve problems; Prioritize solutions
Work in Italy, Work in London, Work in Wavre, Belgium
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS in engineering or equivalent technical discipline, Extensive years of prior project and/or process engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Prior project experience in the design, construction, start-up and operation of large bulk biopharmaceutical drug substance AND drug product fill / finish facilities, Demonstrated ability to manage projects >£10m to completion on time and within budget, Familiar with cGMPs, GEPs, Detailed understanding of Design, Installation, and Commissioning / Qualification / Validation of new pharmaceutical equipment and/or utilities, Must be able to interact well with peers, subordinates, and senior personnel in scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines, Demonstrated ability to participate as a leader or member on cross-functional and self-directed work teams, Must be comfortable and thrive in ambiguity and think strategically to solve complex problems
Nice to Have
Demonstrated ability to manage projects >£50m, Sense of Urgency / Decision making, interpersonal skills, Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment, Must be able to generate options to resolve problems, prioritize solutions and implement decisions, Must be competent in handling simultaneously occurring tasks and have excellent written and oral communication skills, focus on innovation, Project Management Professional Program Certification or Professional Engineer license
What You'll Do.
Manage Front End Engineering of capital projects
Determine business objectives
Identify process technology
Identify delivery strategies
Provide project definition
Own technical delivery
Own project management
Lead business analysis
Lead feasibility design
Develop project objectives
Develop plans to progress designs
Develop plans for funding
Define project budgets
Define project schedules
Consult on process designs
Consult on equipment selection
Consult on procurement methods
Consult on quality implications
Implement approved modifications
Drive innovation in design
Drive innovation in technology
Drive innovation in execution approaches
Ensure latest technology is built into design
Ensure digitalisation is built into design
Ensure constructability approaches are built into design
Ensure project execution excellence
Ensure continuous improvement
Plan projects effectively
Lead discussions with customer groups
Recommend solutions to customer groups
Gain consensus on objectives
Gain consensus on scoping
Gain consensus on options for implementation
Negotiate changes effectively
Follow up on projects’ status
Follow up on arising issues
Follow up on arising changes
Coordinate all engineering activities
Coordinate interactions with engineering firms
Coordinate interactions with equipment firms
Coordinate interactions with construction firms
Ensure EHS corporate standards are included
Ensure local legislation is included
Ensure Quality requirements are included
Ensure Regulatory requirements are included
Identify potential EHS risks
Assess potential EHS risks
Apply corporate EHS standards for employee safety
Supervise contractors’ activities
Control contractors’ activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Self-directed work teams; Multi-disciplinary team environment
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Project definition, Project plans, Project budgets, Project schedules, Project lifecycle, Project execution
Full Job Description
# **Senior Design Lead - Global Capital Projects** ## **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 role will manage the Front End Engineering of large and/or complex capital projects of value > £10m. Front End Engineering includes determining business objectives, driving innovation, identifying process technology and delivery strategies, providing project definition, and owning the technical delivery and project management through its governance. Responsibilities are by first intent for projects executed within Europe but could support global projects as team portfolio evolves. Fluency in (bio)pharmaceutical processes, facilities, operations, market developments, engineering methods, and standards in project management, operations, quality, and EHS are essential. ## **Responsibilities** * Lead the business analysis and feasibility design of new or modifications to existing pharmaceutical processes of medicines and vaccines projects to meet technical, budget, and schedule expectations. * Contract with strategy and manufacturing sites to develop project objectives and develop plans to progress design
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