Device and Packaging Technologist

GlaxoSmithKline; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Device and Packaging Technologist (MSAT) for our Barnard Castle site on a 12-month FTC/secondment. You will provide technical support across device assembly and packaging, supporting NPI, change control, and continuous improvement within GMP and regulatory standards.

You will liaise with site teams and central technology groups, lead line trials, validation, and ensure robust, compliant packaging solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• HNC with relevant industry experience or Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a technical manufacturing environment, covering device assembly and/or packaging in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Healthcare, or FMCG sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support for device assembly and packaging operations, including issue resolution, root cause analysis, and support to deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and audits.
• Support New Product Introduction, technical transfer, and change control activities, ensuring compliant and robust implementation for devices and packaging.
• Act as a technical interface between site teams, central device and packaging technology functions, and external suppliers.
• Lead and support line trials, validation, qualification, and process/equipment readiness in line with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in process capability, efficiency, Cost of Goods, and Cost of Waste across device and packaging operations.
• Ensure effective specification, documentation, and lifecycle management of device components and packaging materials, maintaining full compliance and inspection readiness.

Skills

CMC Strategy

Data-Driven Decision Making

Data Integrity

Debate Moderation

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Problem Solving

Process Optimization

Project Leadership

Risk Awareness

Scientific Writing

Technology Transfer

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Job description

Device and Packaging Technologist (MSAT) Location: Barnard Castle (Site-based) Contract Type: 12 month FTC/ secondment Closing Date: 1st September 2026 (COB)

Business Introduction We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. 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.

Role Purpose The Device and Packaging Technologist is responsible for delivering technical support and expertise across device assembly and packaging activities at the Barnard Castle site and associated external supply sites. This includes supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), change control, technical issue resolution, and continuous improvement for sterile, intranasal, dermatological, and device-combination pharmaceutical products. The role acts as a key technical interface between site teams (production, engineering, quality, technical, logistics, planning), central technology teams (Device Technology and Artwork Packaging Services), and external suppliers, ensuring compliant, robust, and efficient device and packaging solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

In this role you will:

• Provide first-line technical support for device assembly and packaging operations, including issue resolution, root cause analysis, and support to deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and audits.
• Support New Product Introduction, technical transfer, and change control activities, ensuring compliant and robust implementation for devices and packaging.
• Act as a technical interface between site teams, central device and packaging technology functions, and external suppliers.
• Lead and support line trials, validation, qualification, and process/equipment readiness in line with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in process capability, efficiency, Cost of Goods, and Cost of Waste across device and packaging operations.
• Ensure effective specification, documentation, and lifecycle management of device components and packaging materials, maintaining full compliance and inspection readiness.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills: HNC with relevant industry experience or Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline. Proven experience in a technical manufacturing environment, covering device assembly and/or packaging in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Healthcare, or FMCG sectors. Proficient in the use of digital tools to communicate, report, and analyse technical and process data. Good understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental requirements. Working knowledge of supplier management and the external supply base. Competent understanding of validation methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Strong understanding of device and packaging development processes, including global standards and end-to-end lifecycle management. Knowledge of packaging materials, forming and finishing processes, packing lines, suppliers, specifications, documentation, and SPC/qualification. Understanding of materials and manufacturing methods for moulded components, including polymers, pigments, and injection moulding techniques. Good appreciation of pharmaceutical GMP, regulatory expectations, inspection readiness, and medical device regulations (e.g. CE marking, FDA guidance). Understanding of pharmaceutical development activities, including R&D, New Product Introduction, and Technology Transfer. Experience managing specifications, drawings, metrology, and testing systems, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions and apply effective project management and stakeholder influence.

Skills CMC Strategy, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Integrity, Debate Moderation, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Project Leadership, Risk Awareness, Scientific Writing, Technology Transfer.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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We are 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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. 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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