GSK
Pharmaceutical
SeniorDesignLeadGlobalCapitalProjects
“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
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