mRNA Project Delivery Leader

1 month ago


Cambridge, United States GlaxoSmithKline Full time

Site Name: Belgium-Rixensart, USA - Massachusetts - Cambridge

Posted Date: May 8 2024

//Field based worker, expected to be on-site//

The Nucleic Acid Vaccines Center of Excellence (NAV CoE), a global team within the GSK's Drugs Substance Vaccine's Technical Research and Development organization, has as a mission to develop the next generation mRNA Drug Substance vaccine platforms for rapid development of new vaccine candidates. It has branches in Rockville, US and in Rixensart, Belgium.

We are looking for a mRNA Project Delivery Leader to join the mRNA Drug Substance (DS) team and lead the delivery of new mRNA vaccine candidates from development to the clinical manufacturing stages reporting to the NAV CoE Leader. The position will play a significant role in shaping current and next generation GSK's mRNA vaccine platforms to accelerate addressing unmet medical needs, a compelling field having a direct impact into patients and global health. This exciting opportunity allows you to lead key activities, collaborate with top talents in the vaccines industry, and advance your career while ensuring timely project delivery in collaboration with process development colleagues and GMP team.

Main core responsibilities

* Drive excellence in project execution:
* Lead and execute mRNA project deliverables from development to clinical up to commercial handover through transversal coordination of global teams (US and Belgium).
* Represent DS in cross-functional project teams, playing a pivotal role in translating project objectives into actionable plans to ensure timely delivery according to phase-appropriate quality and GMP standards.
* As an mRNA expert, integrate into the global NAV CoE and contribute to platform development progress, driving innovation and continuous improvement, translating into a strategy for deployment into project delivery.
* Transversal leadership: think and act strategically, impact and influence within DS, across functions and at senior leadership level to continuously improve and shape a strategy & framework for a robust global fast mRNA production strategy.
* Embrace an open global mindset, fostering a positive culture of transparency and collaboration within the organization.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

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

* PhD with degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field with additional 4 years of independent research in a competitive environment in RNA or closely related field demonstrated by a strong publication record.
* A minimum of 4 years of industry experience in bioprocess development and technology transfer for large biomolecules, preferably mRNA. Broad understanding of development activities required for CMC support.
* Effective leadership, people management and communication abilities.
* Exceptional proficiency in project management.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

* Experience in Quality by Design.
* Knowledge of the large molecule regulatory environment, particularly FDA/ICH/ISPE guidelines on risk management, technology transfer and process validation

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If you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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