Site Name: UK - West Sussex - Worthing Posted Date: Nov 1 2024 Site MSAT Lead This is a site-based role in Worthing, UK. At our GSC Worthing site, we have a proud heritage in global manufacture of oral antibiotics (solid dose and dry powder suspension), The site also manufactures bulk export material for use at other manufacturing sites in our network. On site we produce over 50 million packs to our patients each year, with growing demand in the future. To achieve this, we have a thriving community of employees who are committed to positively impacting the health of people around the world, with our products reaching patients in over 100 countries. As Site MSAT Lead, you will be accountable for leading a diverse Manufacturing Science & Technology team, collaborating with other teams on site, other sites in our network and Global MSAT to control and continuously improve product performance through Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). As part of the SLT (Site Leadership Team) you will also contribute to strategic planning and execution of critical projects aligned with the GSK 2025 strategy and be a sponsor for our Cost and Waste programmes on site, shaping our site culture. Ready to shape the future of healthcare? In this role you will: Manage lifecycle changes, API / excipient changes, primary packaging changes, productivity improvements and procurement must-wins. Responsibility for customer complaints, day to day product problem-solving and providing dose form-specific expertise working closely with the Value Stream Management Team. Lead the Product Lifecycle Management (Technical Risk Assessment, Product Control Strategies, Validation, Process Robustness Assessment) for GSC Worthing. Responsible for delivery of key strategic projects and breakthrough objectives, including Sustainability, Capacity and Cost targets. Lead and deliver the Cost of Poor Quality programme. Matrix leadership across Technical, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Packaging & Logistics to support product control strategy translation to shop floor, utilizing the principles of the GSK Production System (GPS).  Provide MSAT leadership for the rapid resolution of technical issues impacting supply and product performance investigations through use of root cause analysis (RCA) tools and appropriate Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) and escalate key site technical issues to the wider GSC MSAT community for timely resolution.  Responsible for dose platform ownership and new technology industrialisation (with Capital & Engineering functions) Technical governance across Product Lifecycle; Product Performance at Site, Supply Chain Quality Councils, Technical Review Board, Product Technical Review Team, Capital Expenditure, EHS, Site Impact Assessment and Change Control. Ensure that Site Safety and Quality Compliance are championed as part of Leadership team CLOSING DATE for applications: 15th November 2024 Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.    Manufacturing at the Worthing site is for antibiotics. It is advised that you take this into consideration when deciding to apply for this position. We cannot accept applications from individuals that have an allergy to penicillin due to Health and Safety. Why You? This role is a great opportunity to be instrumental in developing and delivering GSK’s MSAT standards strategy at the Worthing manufacturing site. As this role is multi-faceted and includes liaising with a wide variety of stakeholders (including on-site operations teams and senior managers), you must be a highly motivated person who has strong experience of working in complex technical and/or manufacturing situations. You will be resilient and calm under pressure, with strong people skills and a proven ability to influence people to achieve and drive performance. You will have a strong continuous improvement mindset and be hands-on in your approach. Qualifications and experience (including):  Bachelor/honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate Scientific or Engineering discipline Demonstrated experience in leadership role, leading technical teams and delivering technical solutions in Manufacturing or at R&D/Manufacturing Interface. Strong ability to manage and influence stakeholder at site and the wider business Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated Project Management skills and experience, particularly on major technical and/or capital projects Thorough knowledge of GMP and Regulatory requirements Ability to use and interpret data to drive decision making at both tactical and strategic level Detailed experience of Quality by Design and risk management approaches, including FMEA, RCA and technical risks assessments Thorough operational knowledge of manufacturing unit operations and plant/laboratory equipment Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation Proven capabilities in enabling and driving change, delivering solutions, developing people, and building relationships across multiple interfaces and in a matrix environment Experience in Operational Excellence tools, and use of process performance metric We make and supply medicines and vaccines all around the globe and our teams own every production stage, from creating quality products at our manufacturing sites to designing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections; all powered by digital, data and analytics. We operate at impressive scale, producing over 2.3 billion packs of medicines and doses of vaccines in 2023.  We continue to modernise, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst continuing to deliver across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality, safety, and service. The way we work will change. For some, the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary. Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain, and 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. If you are interested in joining us, find  out more: Annual Report 2023 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. 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