Site Name: Belgium-Rixensart Posted Date: Dec 17 2024 Job purpose: Management of an in-house lab team, performing clinical assay development and validation, assay maintenance and clinical testing in agreement to GCP/GCLP and EHS requirements. Your responsibilities: · You manage a team of 6-12 lab technicians, with focus on people management processes according to local rules (e.g. people development, engagement, hiring, training) · You are responsible for the operational and technical management of ligand binding assays (i.e. ECL, ELISA) , supporting one or several vaccine projects with limited number of technologies in collaboration with the assay owner · You supervise lab team in agreement with relevant quality management systems and VxCL&AP (Vaccine Clinical Laboratory & Assay Portfolio) governance to: - Implement assay development and validation plans - Implement assay trouble shooting plans - Perform assay maintenance (Critical reagents characterization, qualification, bridging) - Monitor assay performance over time (QC charts, trending analysis, QC panels) - Ensure clinical testing in accordance to agreed timelines and data release milestones - Oversee data checks and data release · You are responsible for the adequate qualification and training of the lab team with respect to the activities performed · You perform individual risk assessment for lab technicians and ensure lab activities are performed in agreement to EHS requirement · You provide short to mid-term views on the anticipated workload versus capacities of the team, co-ordinate resources according to defined project priorities and VxCL&AP/R&D initiatives · You apply good documentation practices (GDP) and manage human biological specimens and raw data in agreement to GSK rules · You identify assay deviations, define & manage change control and CAPAs related to the assays in collaboration with Lab support (For transversal questions, or questions on lab facilities and equipment) · You escalate & act on any opportunities, risks and issues identified · You share know-how in the field of competency and support technicians in their development Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: · Master in technical science, technology or science · 5 years of experience in laboratory work · Skills in team management, · Knowledge in technique and technology and operational management of laboratory activities in compliance with GCLP requirements · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · Fluent in French and English Preferred qualifications: · Good stakeholder management and excellent communication skills are necessary to meet needed mindset and behavioral changes that will be required by the business. · Team spirit, autonomy, scientific rigor, analytical mindset & strong networking skills. · Good organization skills (day-to-day operations and lab management). · Ability to drive change, flexible thinking and having an open mind to imbed change *Li-GSK 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. 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