Manufacturing, Science and Technology - Standards & Execution Lead

GlaxoSmithKline; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company in Worthing seeks a Manufacturing, Science and Technology - Standards & Execution Lead to manage technical standards and lead a team. This role requires a degree in a relevant field and experience in pharma regulatory frameworks. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus based on performance

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Pension plan membership

Shares and savings programme

Qualifications

• Experience in driving change, solutions delivery, and relationship building.
• Resilience and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation and sustainability of MSAT technical standards.
• Lead and manage a technical team within the MSAT department.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the Worthing Orals Business.

Skills

Effective communication and influencing skills

Stakeholder management skills

Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements in pharma

Operational knowledge of manufacturing and laboratory equipment

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline

Job description

Site Name:

UK - West Sussex - Worthing

Posted Date:

Aug 8 2025

Position:

Manufacturing, Science and Technology - Standards & Execution Lead

Application Deadline:

Closing Date for Applications – 31st August (COB)

This is a site-based role in Worthing, UK.

At our GSC Worthing site, we have a proud heritage in the 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.

This role is responsible for managing the implementation and ensuring the ongoing sustainability of MSAT technical standards across the manufacturing site. It includes accountability for providing subject matter expertise to support these standards.

Key responsibilities include leading and managing a technical team within the MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) department, supporting the Orals Value Stream, addressing daily technical challenges, investigating plant issues and customer complaints, and executing projects aligned with the site’s breakthrough objectives.

The position also provides expert site-wide support for strategic projects and priorities, including the implementation of manufacturing processes. Collaboration with process and product owners across the manufacturing space is essential to drive process transformation and successful implementation, while also supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations.

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued, and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

We embrace modern work practices; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

Discover more about our company-wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK

In this role, you will:

• Support Product Owner in delivering:
• Ensuring product control strategy is in place
• Local delivery of the technical agenda
• Assessing impact of changes to the product
• Leading investigations and Root Cause Analysis supporting deviations

• Identify opportunities to improve the Worthing Orals Business through problem solving and continuous improvement, tracking and ensuring beneficial delivery of corrective actions, preventative actions, and minor projects against measurable targets.
• Support critical compliance processes and activities, including inspection readiness, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Manage talent, capability, and development of the team to support business needs, including developing capabilities such as:
• Technical and Material Risk Assessments
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), including Continuous Process Verification (CPV) and Validation
• Cleaning Validation
• Contamination Control, including Extractables & Leachables (E&L)

• Lead the manufacturing support team to ensure delivery of:
• Day-to-day support of Suspension and Tablet Operational areas and systems
• Troubleshooting support for processes and equipment
• Support for process and technical investigations, including CAPA
• Providing timely responses to enable quality product release

• Ownership of knowledge management related to the product and process, including developing strategies to deepen process expertise and ensure Product Control Strategy (PCS) is in place.

Note: Manufacturing at Worthing is for antibiotics. Due to safety, applications from individuals with penicillin allergies cannot be accepted.

Why you?

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to GSK Worthing’s strategic objectives. It requires a motivated individual with experience in technical or manufacturing environments, resilience, influence, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree or equivalent experience in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements in pharma
• Operational knowledge of manufacturing and laboratory equipment
• Effective communication and influencing skills
• Experience in driving change, solutions delivery, and relationship building
• Stakeholder management skills

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma committed to science and innovation to improve health worldwide. We value our people and aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports flexible working arrangements. For adjustments during our recruitment process, contact [e-mail] or call 0808 234 4391.

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