Senior Manager (Visual Inspection and Leak Testing Technologies)

GSK; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a capable Subject Matter Expert (SME) to oversee visual inspection and leak testing technologies. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical knowledge and a proven track record in regulated environments, demonstrating effective problem-solving and communication skills. This role supports manufacturing across various sites in the UK, emphasizing continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Professional development opportunities

Healthcare and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge in visual inspection and leak detection.
• Experience in a highly-regulated environment.
• Understanding of governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain best practices for visual inspection.
• Provide expert guidance to CMOs and ensure compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Visual Inspection knowledge

Leak Testing expertise

Technical problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Job description

At GSK we are now looking to recruit a capable technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) who is knowledgeable / experienced in Visual Inspection (both manual and automatic) and Leak Testing technologies.

This role sits within the Global Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) organization and reports into the Director - Visual Inspection Leak Testing.

The MSAT organization is a network-focused function which provides strategic direction and technical and operational support and execution to ensure that manufacturing site goals are achieved throughout GSKs Global Supply Chain network. MSAT is the keeper of the body of manufacturing process knowledge creates the instruction set(s) and ensures manufacturing operations are aligned with the registered process. The primary aim is to ensure manufacturing processes are capable compliant in control and continuously improving. This includes managing technology transfers implementing control strategies providing technical process support and process support across the product lifecycle (while implementing new products and new modalities for commercial products and product-related programs).

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager is a subject matter expert (SME) for the design management and deployment of the Visual Inspection platforms across GSK manufacturing network. The role works very closely with R&D to streamline processes activities for Aseptic Technology.

Day-to-day you will work cross-functionally with up to 20 people (in a matrix organisation) to support the global manufacturing site network with defining vision shaping roadmaps and driving delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish document and maintain best practices for visual inspection and leak detection processes in GSK sites and CMOs.
• Act as a visual inspection SME and ensure the technical support for visual inspection and leak detection to process transfer to CMOs. Support Tech transfer team to qualification batch execution stage.
• Provide expert technical guidance and support to CMOs inspection teams (ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements).
• Design and conduct training programs for inspection personnel of CMOs to enhance their skills and knowledge in visual inspection and leak detection techniques.
• Oversee and ensure the quality and accuracy of inspection reports and findings (implementing corrective actions when necessary).
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement innovative solutions to enhance inspection efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with engineering maintenance and operations teams to address inspection-related issues and develop integrated solutions.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for management highlighting key findings and recommendations for action.
• Ensure all inspection activities are conducted in accordance with relevant health safety and environmental regulations.

Location

Ideally you will be based at either the Barnard Castle site (Country Durham UK) or at the Upper Merion site (Pennsylvania USA) but we can also accommodate high calibre applicants based at the Ware site (Hertfordshire UK) or at GSK HQ (London).

Travel

Please note that the successful applicant will need to travel between Barnard Castle and Upper Merion as part of the delivery of their role. We anticipate that travel will be maximum 20% of their time.

About You

This role is a great opportunity to be instrumental in developing and delivering subject matter expertise across GSK. will possess strong practical knowledge and expertise in the field of visual inspection and leak detection with a proven track record of ensuring high standards of safety quality and efficiency.

As this role is multi-faceted and includes liaising with a wide variety of stakeholders (including on-site and above-site teams and senior managers) you must be a motivated person who has strong experience of working in complex technical situations. You will be a self-starter with a clear problem-solving approach to your work. Strong people skills and a proven ability to influence people to achieve and drive performance are a pre-requisite for the role. You will also have a strong continuous improvement mindset and be hands-on in your approach.

About GSK

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031 we aim to deliver 40 billion in annual sales leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines specialty medicines and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence we strive to develop and launch new groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE Friday 31st of October 2025 (COB).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering technical or scientific subject or strong relevant technical experience in visual inspection.
• Experience / Knowledge of visual inspection (manual and automatic)
• Understanding of governance and compliance (ideally obtained from a highly-regulated environment)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge / experience of GMP would be highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive base Salary
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Opportunities to partake in on the job training courses
• Opportunities to attend and participate in industry conferences
• Opportunities for support for professional development and chartership (G are accredited by IET IMechE IChemE and other professional bodies)
• Access to healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Employee recognition programmes

If you would like to learn more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK we would suggest looking at our webpage Life at GSK GSK.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race colour 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.

Employment Type :-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1