Scientific Director

8 hours ago


Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States GSK Full time
Job Title: Scientific Director

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading a talented group of scientists in the development of GSK's injectable drug products. This role will provide you with the opportunity to lead and develop people, drive strategic project and departmental direction, and progress your career.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of pharmaceutical scientists and ensure the successful development of sterile drug products from candidate selection through to commercialization and life cycle management.
  • Develop patient-centric, robust, reliable, and high-quality drug product formulations and associated manufacturing processes.
  • Contribute to the establishment of discipline excellence in drug product development for sterile portfolio and capability investment strategy.
  • Supervise scientists performing formulation and process development activities.
  • Participate in matrix teams and manage project-specific interfaces within and outside of Medicine Development & Supply.
  • Partner with Global Supply Chain and other Medicine Development & Supply groups for effective integration of manufacturing activities.
  • Ensure the application of key guidance, procedures, and policies (e.g., GMP, ICH, and SOPs).
  • Develop and implement training and development plans for team personnel.
  • Support an effective departmental safety culture and program.
  • Manage the performance of direct reports, develop their performance plans, and conduct formal performance appraisals.
  • Contribute to the overall operation of the department, including resource and capability planning and budget management.
Requirements:
  • PhD in Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or related fields.
  • 10+ years of industrial experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical development.
  • Experience in people and technical leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Sought out as an expert and resource in formulation and process development of injectable small molecules and biologics.
  • Demonstrated capability and proven track record in science and technology-driven sterile dosage form design and development.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence projects outside of your own team and are recognized by your internal peers outside of immediate work group as an expert in a specific scientific or technical area.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with people across GSK network, influence matrix teams, and communicate with leadership and governance groups.
  • Excellent understanding of the product development process, from pre-formulation through to commercialization and post-launch process improvements.
  • Knowledge of related scientific disciplines as they apply to drug discovery/development and understands key scientific areas impacting sterile projects.
  • Demonstrates a detailed fundamental knowledge of literature in own specialty area or scientific discipline.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in prioritizing and coordinating several areas of work.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. 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).

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.


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