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Scope:
Within the Analytical R&D group, the Analytical Industrialization Leader (AIL) is in charge of defining and leading the implementation of best-in-class, phase appropriate, and breakthrough analytical lifecycle approaches and novel strategies allowing implementation in commercial QC, in alignment with the GSK Vaccines R&D and TRD strategies, and in accordance with guidance.
In this role you will:
- Define and lead the implementation of best-in-class, phase-appropriate and breakthrough analytical lifecycle approaches, i.e., novel strategies allowing faster analytical validation (e.g. validation during development, at & on-line testing, …), enhanced management of assay performances, management of reference standards and reagents, and novel strategies enabling implementation (transfer) in commercial QC.
- Support the analytical platforms from ARD for the deployment and actual application of these strategies to novel products in the R&D pipeline.
- Participate actively in interactions with Health Authorities during file submissions, consultations and inspections
- Coach Analytical R&D development scientists and Analytical Product Leaders while creating a network of SMEs.
- Engage with internal stakeholders (Quality, Regulatory, Commercial QC, TDLs, APLs and peer TRD function Heads) to ensure alignment of long-term goals, effective collaborations and successful project outcomes
- Accountable for compliance, harmonization and improvement of ARD SOP(s) related to analytical method qualification and validation, method transfer, analytical method comparability, reference material and reagents, and analytical method lifecycle (SST, invalid rules, …); and with QC.
Why You?
Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- University degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological, Pharmaceutical Sciences or any related scientific subject.
- Strong experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the analytics for biologics (analytical development, product characterization or Quality Control of recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, fusion proteins, conjugates and/or vaccines drug candidates).
- Good understanding of regulatory and analytical GMP requirements.
- Fluent English. Knowledge of Italian language is highly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:
- Ph.D. or equivalent in biological, analytical, or pharmaceutical sciences, or similar field.
- Good understanding of vaccines or similar biologics controls and manufacturing (primary and secondary operations) as well as raw material manufacturing technologies.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization and externally.
- Customer focused; ability to understand requirements of QC stakeholders.
- Flexible, proactive thinking. Passion for improvements.
What we offer:
- Permanent contract in a very Inclusive environment
- Smart Working up to 50% for eligible roles
- Performance Reward
- Flexible Benefits
- Company Healthcare Plan
- Integrative pension fund
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Prevention services and vaccination clinic
- Tax assistance
- Local nursery agreement
- Postal service, laundry, shoe repair and tailoring
- On Site Gym
- On Site canteens and coffee corners
- Free company bikes and shuttle
Closing Date for Applications – 27th July 2025
Please note that relocation support cannot be provided; therefore, only candidates who are already based in the indicated country can be considered.
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.
When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
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