R&D Validation Ops Lead — Quality & Compliance

GSK; Ware; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GSK employee benefits

Job summary

GSK is seeking a capable validation professional to join the Quality R&D Small Molecule function at Ware. The role provides QA oversight across UK Pharma R&D sites to ensure validated facilities, utilities and equipment meet GMP/GxP requirements.

You will advise senior stakeholders, drive lifecycle quality and lead risk-based decision-making with impact on compliance and continuous improvement. The position reports to the Small Molecule R&D Quality Director and involves travel across UK R&D

Qualifications

• GMP/GxP knowledge and regulatory expectations for major countries.
• QA oversight of validation/qualification activities for facilities, utilities, equipment.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams in a complex site.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex QA-related projects ensuring scope, timelines and quality goals.
• Provide quality strategic oversight for business-critical programmes and risk decisions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and manage regulatory inspections and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement with clear status reporting to senior stakeholders.

Education

BSc in Scientific/Engineering

Tools

Computerised systems validation

Job description

GSK is seeking a capable validation professional to join the Quality R&D Small Molecule function at Ware. The role provides QA oversight across UK Pharma R&D sites to ensure validated facilities, utilities and equipment meet GMP/GxP requirements.

You will advise senior stakeholders, drive lifecycle quality and lead risk-based decision-making with impact on compliance and continuous improvement. The position reports to the Small Molecule R&D Quality Director and involves travel across UK R&D