MSAT Sterile Technical Specialist (Visual Inspection)

GlaxoSmithKline; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Barnard Castle is looking for a Site Automated Visual Inspection and Leak Detection Lead. In this role, you will manage the project portfolio related to visual inspection, ensuring compliance with quality standards and developing training programs for staff. The ideal candidate has a degree in Science or Engineering, experience with automated inspection systems, and skills in problem-solving techniques. This position offers opportunities for professional development and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus based on company performance

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Pension plan membership

Shares and savings programme

Qualifications

• Experience with artificial intelligence for quality control.
• Familiarity with inspection technology for sterile products.
• Technical leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the project portfolio.
• Develop and validate inspection equipment.
• Design and implement visual inspection standards.
• Train manual visual inspectors and develop training programs.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance inspection accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Knowledge of automated inspection systems

Problem-solving techniques

Technical leadership

Understanding of GMS's sites

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site and has invested heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art, bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases, and as a key supplier of some of GSK’s blockbuster products, the site contributes revenues of ~$2Bn annually.

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.

As a Site Automated Visual Inspection and Leak Detection Lead you will be responsible for the management and delivery of the project portfolio, including development and validation of both inspection and leak detection equipment. Development of manual visual inspection processes including the training and qualification of manual visual inspectors.

In this role you will…

• Act as SME for all issues associated with visual inspection and leak detection interacting closely with all areas of the organisation to provide expertise within this area, including the management of on‑site and central stakeholders from technical, quality and supply arenas
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of visual inspection standards for parenteral products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the MVI, AVI and LD processes and equipment and how the processes interact with the other operations on site.
• Maintain knowledge of new technology and best practices for visual inspection and leak detection to ensure the most effective technology is employed for AVI/LD at Barnard Castle.
• Prepare written reports and communicate project progress to a wide variety of individuals both internally and externally. Ensure technical skill development in modern and emerging inspection and leak detection technology as it relates to the pharma industry.
• Proactively develop technical skill base of the BC MSAT Inspection team maintaining current competency with regulatory standards and new technologies, through coaching, mentoring, and support succession planning and recruitment.
• Develop and deliver training programs for quality inspectors, operators, and other relevant staff, focusing on the visual inspection of parenteral products and adherence to GMP requirements.
• Explore and evaluate new technologies and methodologies in visual inspection, including AI, to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Identify opportunities for process automation, working closely with engineering teams to implement new tools and technologies.
• Skilled and well‑practiced in the problem‑solving methods deployed within GMS and have a good practical understanding of when and how to use them e.g. RCA, FMEA, Gemba, 5‑Why’s, DMAIC.
• Continually monitor and evaluate process capabilities using data from multiple sources to define appropriate action plans that continually enhance inspection technical process capability for the whole site, including product life cycle management.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree or equivalent in Science or Engineering discipline
• Experience with automated inspection systems and/or artificial intelligence for quality control; training in problem‑solving techniques such as DMAIC.
• Experienced in technology transfer with an understanding of GMS's sites and network capabilities
• Experience in inspection technology methodologies for sterile products
• Formal or technical leadership experience.

Closing Date for Applications: 6th January 2026 (COB)

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.

We are addressing gender equality at all levels within our organisation, we also remain committed to improving ethnic diversity within GSK and recruiting and developing talent that mirrors the communities in which we work. With support from our Global Disability Council and our employee resource group, the Disability Confidence Network, we are working hard to create an inclusive workplace.

We want GSK to be somewhere everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive. Our success absolutely depends on 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.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail] or 0808 234 4391. The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary.