SPQS Data Steward

Biopharma Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 119,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GSK is seeking a SPQS Data Steward for a 2-year fixed-term contract, overseeing structured product quality submissions and data governance across Description, Control and SPQS domains. You will coordinate global stakeholders and implement metadata standards, vocabularies and data quality controls to ensure compliant, high-quality CMC data assets.

The role requires experience in data stewardship, governance and metadata management, with familiarity in regulated environments and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data Management, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in data stewardship, data governance, master data management or related disciplines.
• Experience developing data standards, business rules, controlled vocabularies or metadata frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead SPQS data stewardship framework across Description, Control and future SPQS domains.
• Coordinate federated ownership of critical CMC data assets across functions.
• Translate Domain Owner decisions into operational standards, stewardship processes and governance.
• Establish and maintain metadata standards and reference data structures.
• Drive data quality management and continuous improvement across data lifecycles.
• Partner with Technology teams to embed governance into data products and solutions.
• Build awareness and data literacy through training and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Data governance

Data stewardship

Data standards

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data quality

Regulatory awareness

Education

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Data Management / Engineering degree

Tools

SAP PLM

Enterprise data platforms

Master data management (MDM)

Job description

SPQS Data Steward

(2-Year Fixed Term Contract)

Locations - GSK HQ (UK), Barnard Castle (UK), Rixensart (Belgium), and Upper Providence (US)

Reporting to - Executive Director, CMC Data Strategy (SPQS)

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.

Position Summary

ICH M16 Structured Product Quality Submissions (SPQS) will fundamentally change how product quality information is created, governed and exchanged. The SPQS Lead Data Steward will lead implementation of the stewardship, ownership and data quality capabilities required to support future structured regulatory submissions. Working across Description, Control and future SPQS domains, the role will translate Domain Owner decisions into practical standards, stewardship processes, metadata requirements, controlled vocabularies and data quality controls. The role will work across R&D, Global Supply Chain, Regulatory and Quality organisations to establish sustainable data management practices that support SPQS deployment, digital transformation initiatives and long-term operational readiness.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Lead implementation of the SPQS data stewardship framework across Description, Control and future SPQS domains.
• Act as the lead steward for SPQS data, standards and ownership practices, working in partnership with Domain Owners and accountable business functions.
• Coordinate federated ownership of critical CMC data assets across R&D, Global Supply Chain, Regulatory and Quality organisations.
• Translate Domain Owner decisions into operational standards, stewardship processes, controls and governance practices.
• Establish and maintain metadata standards, controlled vocabularies, business definitions and reference data structures supporting SPQS and future structured submissions.
• Drive data quality management processes, metrics, issue resolution and continuous improvement activities, ensuring consistency and traceability across the Description and Control domain data lifecycle.
• Partner with Technology teams and external delivery partners to embed stewardship and governance requirements into business processes, data products and digital solutions.
• Build awareness, adoption and data literacy through training, guidance, stakeholder engagement and stewardship community development.

Basic Qualification

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in data stewardship, data governance, master data management or related disciplines.
• Experience developing data standards, business rules, controlled vocabularies or metadata frameworks.
• Experience working across multiple business functions and stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication, facilitation and influencing skills.
• Experience operating within regulated environments.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in pharmaceutical CMC, manufacturing, quality, regulatory or supply chain data management.
• Experience supporting IDMP, ISO, ICH or related regulatory data initiatives.
• Experience implementing data ownership and stewardship frameworks.
• Experience with SAP PLM, enterprise data platforms or master data management solutions.
• Experience implementing data quality management processes and controls.

Working Model

This role is hybrid. You will work from a UK office regularly and may work remotely part of the week. Attendance for team and stakeholder sessions is expected.

Closing date for applications: 8th September 2026 (EOD)

Skills

• Data Governance
• Data Quality
• Data Quality Improvement
• Data Security
• Data Standards
• Incident Management
• Master Data
• Metadata Standards

Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 83,250 to EUR 138,750

The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.

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.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at [e-mail] where you can also request a call.