GSK
Pharmaceutical
SeniorDesignLead-GlobalCapitalProjects
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“Senior Design Lead - Global Capital Projects at GSK. Skills: Front End Engineering, Capital projects, Pharmaceutical processes. Lead business analysis and feasibility design. Develop project objectives and plans”
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
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
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.
Lead business analysis and feasibility design
Develop project objectives and plans
Progress designs and funding
Implement approved modifications
Drive innovation in design
technology and execution approaches
Ensure latest technology
digitalisation and constructability approaches are
Ensure project execution excellence and continuous improvement
Plan projects effectively
Lead discussions and recommend solutions
Gain consensus on objectives
options for implementation
Negotiate changes effectively
Follow up on projects’ status and arising issues/changes
Coordinate all engineering activities
Manage interactions with engineering
and construction firms
Ensure EHS corporate standards
Ensure proper identification and assessment of potential EHS
Eliminate or minimize EHS risks
Apply corporate EHS standards related to employee’s safety
Achieve zero reportable injury rate
Supervise and 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 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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